Across the green stands a 16th-century Tudor farmhouse. Parish … The site was chosen due to the constant water flow from the stream which comes from the St Winefride's Well. The A55 is the main road across North Wales from Chester through St. Asaph to Conwy, Llandudno and Snowdonia beyond to the west. The speed this site developed was one of the reasons that Greenfield is still linked with the start of the Industrial Revolution. The old village primary school, which was just under 100 years old, was controversially demolished in 2005, after much opposition from local residents. Bibliography The Archive Photo Series - Flintshire, Mold and Buckley Titles. The mural was unveiled in March 2013. Clotted cream, ja... Did you know Queen Elizabeth has a sweet tooth? A paper mill has been on this site since 1770. The spurned thug cut her head off. The factory was said at the time to be the most modern in Britain with its own dedicated railway to the nearby Crockford Wharf. Next to the children’s play area is Spring Gardens Victorian schoolhouse. Reports have emerged that claim Prince Charles is planning on scali... Did you know that Princess Margaret bought her own tiara rather tha... © 2021 Irish Studio. The speed this site developed was one of the reasons that Greenfield is still linked with the start of the Industrial Revolution. Richard the Lionheart made a pilgrimage here in 1189. His occupation was Talior. Transcribed from The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England & Wales, 1894-5. The B5121 road from Greenfield to Holywell is the road which passes the St Winefride's Well, which Holywell is known for. [From The Histories of Holywell, Flint, St. Asaph and Rhuddlan, Poole, 1831] Holywell is one of the "ancient parishes" of Flintshire. The scone undoubtedly, the perfect British treat. The @nswers centre at Mold Library & MuseumIn addition to Ancestry Library Edition the General Register Office (GRO) Index of Births, Deaths and Marriages is held on microfiche from 1837 – 1997. Crockford died in 1844 and his widow Sarah continued running the factory with the assistance of a daughter and two sons - Fanny, Henry and Charles Crockford, the latter of whom patented several zinc smelting inventions. It’s the old story; the foundation was shut down and the monks dispersed by Henry VIII’s dissolution in 1536. In ruins since the time of Oliver Cromwell, it is in the care of Cadw (Welsh Heritage). But optimism remained high and more and more companies continued to invest in the area. [2], The Welsh language name of the village, Maes-glas or Maesglas, has the same meaning as "Greenfield". The Greenfield War Memorial commemorates those men of the area who died in the First and Second World Wars. Together, these facets become the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, running about a mile from the A548 to the ridge-top town of Holywell a few miles west of Flint. The station building, by Francis Thompson for the Chester and Holyhead Railway (1848), is listed Grade II*. Meadow Mill. The site was chosen due to the constant water flow from the stream which comes from the St Winefride's Well. A paper mill has been on this site since 1770. Although this point was expressed to Flintshire County Council, they proceeded with the demolition. Judith Hodge, museum warden at Greenfield Valley, gave me a good look around. The signal box was listed Grade II in 1991.[11]. Many thanks, Alex Matthews. [7] A brick built signal box was opened in 1902 to replace an earlier wooden one. Decision status: Recommendations Approved. This ceramic mural marks the starting point, at the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. The ruins are now part of Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, with the adjacent grounds home to an agricultural museum. Flintshire Record Office. The abbey became part of the Cistercian Order in 1147. Displays include agricultural equipment across the centuries, including the quarters of unmarried farmhands, pig sties and cottage gardens. The branch line lasted 42 years before being closed and Holywell Junction was closed to passengers on 14 February 1966[7] Greenfield is best known for its history of papermaking. The North Wales Coast Line runs through Holywell Junction with trains running fast through the station. Marriages in this list are confined to those celebrated at Greenfield church." In 1912 Holywell Branch Line was opened just east of the station which linked the mainline to the centre of Holywell. Both buildings were located elsewhere in North Wales and painstakingly reassembled on site—showing the few changes in rural life over 400 years. The last property sold in CH8 7QU was Heathfield, Greenfield Road, Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7QU which sold for £90,500. The Greenfield Valley Museum has brought buildings from across North Wales representative of this narrow strip of Wales between the coast and the mountains, and painstakingly reassembled them on site. Pen y Maes Woods is 7½ hectare /18-acre semi-ancient natural woodland stretching between Holywell and Greenfield. Built around the site of the original Abbey Farm, the open air museum is a motley assemblage of North Wales agricultural and domestic life. Real property, £7, 891; of which £265 are in quarries, £1, 200 in mines, £241 in railways, and £250 in gas works. A paper mill has been on this site since 1770. and Parys Mine Copper works. It has a post, money order, and telegraph office under Holywell. "Greenfield Church is a chapel of ease in the parish of Holywell. Historical Description. The life of St. Winefride was first written down in the 12th century; the legend itself, though, goes back to the 600s, when a maiden refused the advances of a local chieftain. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Greenfield like this: GREENFIELD , a township in Holywell parish, Flint; gear Holywell. A prosperous Victorian farmhouse sits kitty corner on the green across from a Tudor farmhouse of the 1500s. [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img4" align="aligncenter" width="1024"], [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img5" align="aligncenter" width="477"]. [3], Greenfield is best known for its history of papermaking. It was voted the worst-placed speed camera in the UK by the Association of British Drivers,[12] despite the fact that until 2009 Arrive Alive conducted their Speed Awareness courses at the Greenfield Business Centre, based in the original paper mill building 200 yards away. The abbey was founded in 1132 by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester, who had already brought Benedictine monks from Savigny Abbey in southern Normandy. The Cistercian monks who inhabited these ruins for 400 years were the first to use the waterpower of Holywell Stream—to grind corn and to process wool. And we attracted many visitors from the caravan parks down the road.” Hodge confirmed as well that Greenfield Valley makes its mission to attract folks: “We have quite a lot of activities on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer to appeal to families, from drumming workshops to badge-making.” The chancel and vestry were added in 1910/1911, and the church was consecrated on 25 April 1911. Flintshire Holy Trinity church in Greenfield (Welsh: Maes Glas ) was opened on 18 October 1871, as a district church within the parish of Holywell . So many people stayed home in Britain for their holidays. Decision type: Key. EVEN IF YOU WERE TRAVELING around North Wales or Cheshire, you would never have a reason to pass by Greenfield Valley. Located in Hawarden, the record office has a wide range of resources available to anyone interested in family history, house history, or local history set in the county. Yes, St. Winefride’s Well has been around awhile. Greenfield is best known for its history of papermaking. In 1536, abbey life came to an end with the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Pen y Maes Woods. The village is within both the Delyn Senedd constituency and the Delyn UK parliamentary constituency. The station initially had two platforms but as the line grew busier the number of tracks doubled from one each way to two and the number of platforms followed suit. No, it’s not likely that overseas visitors are going to put Greenfield Valley on their itinerary instead of Chester and Conwy Castle. As they have done for more than 1,000 years, pilgrims come to immerse themselves in the pool at St. Winefride’s Well in search of healing. He married Ann Owens and they had 5 sons. The population of this ward remained unchanged from 2001. which remained unchanged in the 2011 census. Greenfield Valley rises off the A548—the workaday local road that hugs the coast from the River Dee to Prestatyn and Rhyl. The speed this site developed was one of the reasons that Greenfield is still linked with the start of the Industrial Revolution. People of faith come today, modern pilgrims, as they have for centuries to seek St. Winefride’s blessing and miracle healing at the well. The visitors’ center displays the story of St. Winefride and the well’s remarkable history. warden of the Greenfield Valley Museum stands before the Victorian farmhouse (above). The church of Holy Trinity, Greenfield, was licensed for worship on 18 October 1871, as a district church within the parish of Holywell. A new school was built to replace it, but in a different part of Greenfield. Greenfield's oldest building is Basingwerk Abbey, founded circa 1132 by Ranulph de Gernon, 2nd Earl of Chester. In 1416, Henry V paid a thanksgiving visit after his victory at Agincourt. If you happen to be passing between Snowdonia and the English North Country, though, it is well worth making the time to drop down on the A458 and visit Greenfield Valley. By 1845 Flintshire was producing record figures of 10,000 tons a year and employing nearly 3,000 people. By 1833, the mill appears to have been in the hands of the Grenfell family (Pascoe Grenfell & Sons). Subsequently all the Greenfield population was listed under Holywell and only the electoral ward remained. The site was chosen due to the constant water flow from the stream which comes from the St Winefride's Well. Some buildings remain, and the footprints of Greenfield’s industrial past are everywhere. [6] Many of the museum's buildings were moved stone by stone from the surrounding area, including an old school house. History. British Heritage Travel is published by Irish Studio, Ireland's largest magazine publishing company. Greenfield was also home to two Courtaulds rayon factories and a sulphuric acid plant from 1936 to 1985.[5]. IN Hayes computerised indexes, parish church marriages in the new county of Clwyd - [Flintshire] / [Dafydd Hayes, Ray Masters]. The station was opened on 1 May 1848 as part of the Chester and Holyhead Railway (now the North Wales Coast Line) and was named simply Holywell. With industrial changes and periodic managerial problems output from the zinc works ceased by the turn of the century and derelict buildings were largely removed by 1928. The grassy grounds today house the ruins, recognizable as the abbey church and living quarters of what was a vibrant community back as far as 1132, and an artistic center of Welsh renown. Here's what's on the horizon for Kate Middleton! Hodge was optimistic and enthusiastic about the work of the museum: “We had a good year last year. "There is a rich seam of history in Holywell and Greenfield to be told that will inspire and inform the people of Flintshire and beyond," said Chris Wright, the trust's operations manager. | In the 1780’s the Greenfield Copper and Brass Company, owned by Thomas Williams, the so called ‘Copper King’ of North Wales, took over the site. Visit the Museum and Visitor Centre to learn more about our amazing history – 800 years of heritage to discover. Few nonlocals appear to have heard of this Flintshire vale; few enough folk have ever heard of Flintshire—the ancient county of northeast Wales, tucked between the Irish Sea and the mountains of Denbighshire. [3] The name Maesglas was recorded in 1579,[4] with the English version recorded as "Fulbroke al[ias] Greneffelde" as early as 1540. It originally comprised the townships of Holywell, Brynford, Bagillt Fawr, Bagillt Fechan, Calcot, Coleshill Fawr, Coleshill Fechan, Greenfield, Stokyn and Wellstone (or Trefynnon). It is a pleasant place to visit any time of the year, but especially in the spring when the bluebells are in bloom or in the autumn when it is a blaze of brown and gold. It was a daughter house of Combermere Abbey in Cheshire, of which Earl Ranulf was a great benefactor. was listed Grade II* in 1970[10] and is a private dwelling. Pilgrim’s Way mural, Greenfield. Greenfield, a township in Holywell parish, Flintshire, near Holywell. And that’s a high compliment. In the mid 19th century up to 80 businesses had set up in the mile stretch between Holywell and Greenfield The remains of some can now be seen as conservation and industrial archeolog… At the 2001 Census, it had a population of 2,741. Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2017. Built in the space of ten weeks in the summer of 1785, this was the third of four mills built by the Cotton Twist Company started by John Smalley and Peter Atherton in the 1770s. The Museums Service aims to assist Flintshire residents and visitors in enjoying and exploring the history of the county. Here you will find information about the museums in Buckley, Mold and the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Holywell, (managed on behalf of the Council by the Greenfield Valley Trust).There is also information about the educational resources we offer to learners of all ages. Over the last 3 years, 3 properties have sold in CH8 7QU at an average price of £206,167. In 1842 William Crockford, of London gambling club fame, built the Zinc Smelting Works on the northern side of the coast road adjacent to the gas works. Greenfield's main claim to fame in recent history is possibly the hidden Gatso speed camera, on the A548 road leading to Bagillt, near the old disused railway bridge. The Battery Works at Greenfield Mill were established in 1776. It stands in the Memorial Gardens on the corner of Dock Road and Bagillt Road. History; Decisions; Meetings To inform committee of the Internal Audit review of Greenfield Valley Heritage Park. Among the businesses were a copper mill, a flannel mill, a flour mill, shirt-makers and soft drink works, W Hall & Son (which still exists today). Greenfield Valley rises off the A548—the workaday local road that hugs the coast from the River Dee to Prestatyn and Rhyl. This was the site of the Greenfield … In 1841 he was living in New Road,Holywell, Flintshire, Wales In 1851 he was living in Chester Street, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales In 1861 he was at the St. Asaphs Workhouse, Denbighshire In 1871 he was bording at 1&2 Church Hill, Bradford, Yorkshire Occupation: Tailor. Greenfield (Welsh: Maes-glas) is a village in the community of Holywell, Flintshire, north-east Wales, on the edge of the River Dee estuary. The family also laid a mineral railway from Pantasaph to the factory, converted Parys Mine works into a limestone crushing plant and ran a cement factory at Bryn Celyn. There are a total of four record offices in north-east Wales, being Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. All rights reserved. It is not available directly via these web pages. A Microcosm of Flintshire History in North Wales, [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_Feature" align="aligncenter" width="1024"], [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img1" align="aligncenter" width="126"], [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img2" align="aligncenter" width="615"], [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img3" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]. It depicts features and landscapes along the route to Bardsey Island, off the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. For family history information about the churches and parish, visit the GenUKI Greenfield page. Large roadsigns on the commercial road and coming into the head of the valley at Holywell, greet visitors: “Welcome to Holywell, the Lourdes of Wales.” Indeed, visitors have been coming from across Britain for more than 1,000 years to the Shrine of St. Winefride’s Well, one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Happy Birthday Tower Bridge! At its peak, Courtaulds employed more than 10,000 people across its four Flintshire textile production sites. See what properties on this road are worth today with our free property valuation calculator. A paper mill has been on this site since 1770. It was an important monastic centre in north Wales; both Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and Dafydd ap Llywelyn were patrons. Greenfield is a village on the outskirts of Holywell, Flintshire, north-east Wales, located on the edge of the River Dee estuary. There is a campaign to reopen the station. Flintshire shares the broad estuary of the River Dee and is part of its industrial bustle. In the mid 19th century up to 80 businesses had set up in the mile stretch between Holywell and Greenfield The remains of some can now be seen as conservation and industrial archeological projects have been undertaken in recent years. A Roll of Honour is displayed in Holy Trinity Church.. A nominal admission to the well seems inconsequential indeed to those who bathe here and seek God’s intervention in their lives. On the 22nd January 1833, can anyone help me find the records or tell me were the parish records can be found so I can see them for myself. Greenfield is an electoral ward of the town of Holywell, within the Flintshire County Council local authority. The 1877 classrooms host hundreds of school children each year, spending a school day the Victorian way. A covenant in the deeds of the land on which the old school was built, stated how the land was sold by the Mostyn Family on the condition it was only to be used solely for educational purposes. Perhaps nowhere else in Wales offers such a vivid concentration of history, presented so well and in such a lovely setting. History. The traditional manner of bathing is to descend three times into the pool at steps near the fountain, then move into the outer pool to kneel in the water long enough to say a decade of the rosary. Imported lead ore from Europe began to put pressure on the industry from 1825. It gives access to Census information from 1841 to 1911 and to Births, Deaths and Marriages indexes. Where it fell, a spring of water poured forth, and she was restored to life. ... Flintshire County Council . The site was chosen due to the constant water flow from the stream which comes from the St Winefride's Well. [8] Therefore, Holywell station was renamed Holywell Junction on 1 May and the new station called Holywell Town. At the bottom of the valley, closest to the large, free carpark on the A458, the dramatic ruins of Basingwerk Abbey give a whole different impression of the valley. Few nonlocals appear to have heard of this Flintshire vale; few enough folk have ever heard of Flintshire—the ancient county of northeast Wales, tucked between the Irish Sea and the mountains of Denbighshire. But Greenfield Valley is a gem of several facets, and, perhaps surprisingly, people come from all over to this pretty microcosm of northeast Wales’ history. Chester and its famous rows sit just across the nearby border. Ancestry Library Editionfamily history website is now available to use free in all Flintshire libraries. 1787. The Clwyd FHS website has a photograph of the church. Welcome to Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, in one and a half miles you can explore an exciting 70 acres of woodland and 2000 years of history with lakes, streams, ancient monuments and historic factories around every corner. And in 1461, Edward IV placed a pinch of earth taken from the well on his crown to bless his Yorkist monarchy. From pupils stood outside St Richard Gwyn High School, Flint, in 1967 to the Custom House Lane School soccer team, Connah's Quay, winners of the first Hardwick Challenge Shield in … In 1818, a 38 year lease on the site was arranged between Sir Pyers Mostyn of Talacre and Owen Williams, Pascoe Grenfell, William Grenfell and Charles Pascoe Grenfell. Both schools were named Ysgol Maesglas (Greenfield School). Holywell Junction railway station in Greenfield was on the North Wales Coast Line.The station was closed in 1966, and trains now run fast through what remains of the station. The main station building was positioned on the down platform and a subway connected them all. The colorful medieval-looking pavilions are changing tents. Local people were employed to ‘batter’ pots and pans from brass sheets held beneath heavy tilt hammers. He was baptised on the 5th February 1834 at Chester Road, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Holywell. Greenfield Infants Welfare Clinic Committee Greenfield, Flintshire Greenfield parish Greenfield, Flintshire Gresford Colliery Disaster Fund: Maelor area Flintshire;Clwyd The speed this site developed was one of the reasons that Greenfield is still linked with the start of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors would not be amiss thinking of it as the North’s miniature answer to the Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagan’s. "Local Area Report – Greenfield Ward (00NJQK)", "Local Area Report – Greenfield Ward (W05000204)", "House of Commons debate: Courtaulds (Greenfield Plant)", "Hidden speed camera named as nation's worst", Photos of Greenfield and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk, List of Parliamentary constituencies in Clwyd, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greenfield,_Flintshire&oldid=1003165299, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 18:38. Flintshire Record Office D/DM/338 - J. Crichton & Co. Ltd: Saltney Shipyard photograph albums, 1920-1928. Pilgrim’s Way mural, Greenfield. There is no charge to view these records and no need to book. My Great, Great Grandfather was born in Greenfield, Holywell. After St. Winefride’s Well, it seems almost ironic that Greenfield Valley below the well was once a hotbed of the Industrial Revolution, bursting with vigor in the late 1700s—thanks to the water from that sacred spring. [caption id="TheManyFacesofGreenfieldValley_img7" align="aligncenter" width="816"]. as part of the Beeching Axe, although it was open to freight until 1970. At the time of the 2001 census it had a population of 2,741,[1] Ever since, the well has been a destination of pilgrimage for its healing properties. The Italianate station building designed by Francis Thompson[9] Greenfield is best known for its history of papermaking. Greenfield Hall, Holywell, Flintshire; 1790s works in the United Kingdom; Halls; Meadows; Farms; Agricultural workers in the United Kingdom Copper and brass works dominated the valley, and cotton mills flourished, powered by Holywell Stream and the large millpond pooled in the valley’s center. The large chapel that enshrines the well itself is an early 16thcentury church considered a unique masterpiece of late Perpendicular architecture. The mill continued working until 1847.

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