Rhes-y-cae

Rhes-y-cae is a small parish and village located in Flintshire, Wales. Literally translated from Welsh, Rhes-y-cae is 'Row of fields'. It is situated between Pentre Halkyn and Rhosesmor and is part of the local government community of Halkyn. Local facilities include a chapel, a church and a park, which is situated next to Ysgol Rhes-y-cae. The school closed in 2013, due to there being too few students to warrant its continued operation.

Rhes-y-cae

Rhes-y-cae
Rhes-y-cae
Location within Flintshire
OS grid referenceSJ187708
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHOLYWELL
Postcode districtCH8
Dialling code01352
PoliceNorth Wales
FireNorth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
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The parish was consecrated on 27 June 1847.[1] The village shop has shut down, the bakery has closed to the public and Rhes-y-cae pub, The Miners Arms, closed in 2014.[2]

Every summer the Rhes-y-cae show takes place, featuring dog racing and show jumping. It is always very popular, with around 600 people attending each year.

Bus shelter and sheep, Rhes-y-cae.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 January 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. https://www.facebook.com/The-Miners-Arms-Rhes-y-cae-723337277739075/
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