Castles · North Wales
Hen Blas
In or near Burton.
Hen Blas — a castle in North Wales, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hen Blas is a castle located in North Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=24504
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hen Blas is a castle located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's rich heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2523, -3.1682
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Flint
- Postcode
- CH6 5RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/5778984933 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Blas?
- Hen Blas is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH6 5RP), in the parish of Flint.
- What is Hen Blas?
- Hen Blas — a castle in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hen Blas?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 2.4 km away. The nearest town is Burton. Drivers can use postcode CH6 5RP.
- Is Hen Blas a listed building?
- Hen Blas is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Hen Blas a protected site?
- Yes — Hen Blas is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Hen Blas charge admission?
- Hen Blas typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hen Blas?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH6 5RP.