Mold, County town in Flintshire, Wales.
Description
Mold is a town in Flintshire, Wales, featuring a town center with stone buildings and local independent shops. The place is known for hosting the largest street market in North Wales on Wednesdays and Saturdays, which draws shoppers from across the area.
History
A castle was built here around 1140 during the Anglo-Norman period and faced multiple attacks in the following decades. Welsh rulers sought to control the fortification until it was captured in 1201.
Culture
The town's performing arts scene centers on Theatr Clwyd, which brings theater productions and cultural events to the community. This venue serves as a gathering place for people interested in contemporary and traditional performances.
Practical
The town has regular bus connections to nearby cities, making it easy to travel to and from the area. There are accommodation options within the town, and its location works well for exploring the wider region.
Did you know?
A remarkable gold cape was discovered in the 1830s, crafted from a single sheet of metal, and stands as one of the most impressive Bronze Age metalwork pieces in Europe. This find reveals the skill and wealth of the people who once lived in this area.
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Mold Castle
992 m
Theatr Clwyd
1.5 km
Mold gold cape
127 m
St Mary's Church, Mold
747 m
County Hall, Mold
1.2 km
St Mary's Church hall, Mold
607 m
Mold Town Hall, Earl Road
694 m
Bethesda Chapel
673 m
Statue of Daniel Owen
695 m
King's Christian Centre
914 m
Market Hall & Assembly Rooms
663 m
Mold Library
682 m
Dolphin Hotel (South Part Only) High Street
809 m
Alleluia Monument
2.3 km
Former Prison Gatehouse & Governor's Residence (Now Greystones & St.David's) Upper Bryn Coch
1.7 km
Territorial Force Association,Earl Road
685 m
No.24 High Street
647 m
Former Prison Workshop to Rear of Greystones& St.David's,Upper Bryn Coch
1.7 kmGarden Walls And Pavillions At Rhual (including Attached Walls And Gatepiers To The Drive Entrance),
2.5 km
No.30 High Street (Thomsons Wines & Spirits)
675 m
Bethel Welsh Independent Chapel
782 mBailey Hill
983 mTre Beirdd, Alun School Road
1.1 kmNew Savoy Restaurant (Formerly 1-7 Price's' Row to The Rear of Savoy Restaurant)
523 mFormer Smithy,Chester Street
519 mOld County Hall,Chester Street
493 mPen-Y-Bont Farmhouse
438 mLlwynegrin Hall
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