Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Croes Maen Achwyfan
In or near St Asaph.
Croes Maen Achwyfan is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Croes Maen Achwyfan is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area CH8.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Croes Maen Achwyfan is a memorial located in Whitford, North Wales (postcode CH8). It is situated within the RAMSAR-designated area of The Dee Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2987, -3.3085
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Whitford
- Postcode
- CH8 9DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n1157706772 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croes Maen Achwyfan?
- Croes Maen Achwyfan is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 9DD), in the parish of Whitford.
- What is Croes Maen Achwyfan?
- Croes Maen Achwyfan is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croes Maen Achwyfan?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 9DD.
- Is Croes Maen Achwyfan a protected site?
- Yes — Croes Maen Achwyfan is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Croes Maen Achwyfan free to visit?
- Yes, Croes Maen Achwyfan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croes Maen Achwyfan?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 9DD.