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Abbeys & priories · North Wales

Parish Church of St James

In or near Caldy.

Norman & medieval♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly4.6 · 10 Google reviews

Parish Church of St James — church in Holywell, Flintshire.

Parish Church of St James, abbeys & priories in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Flint · 6.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

The nearest railway station is Flint, located 6.8 km away. The postcode for the Parish Church of St James is CH8 7PN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Parish Church of St James is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 1350, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.8 km away. Postcode area CH8.

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Heritage listing

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20988

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

The Parish Church of St James is located in Holywell, North Wales. Established in 1350, it is a Grade II* listed building of Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Ramsar Wetland of the Dee Estuary.

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Coordinates
53.2772, -3.2232
District
Flintshire
Parish
Holywell
Postcode
CH8 7PN
Parliamentary constituency
Clwyd East
Established
1350
Nearest railway station
Flint6.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parish Church of St James?
Parish Church of St James is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 7PN), in the parish of Holywell.
What is Parish Church of St James?
Parish Church of St James — church in Holywell, Flintshire.
How do I get to Parish Church of St James?
The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 7PN.
When was Parish Church of St James built?
Built or established in 1350.
Is Parish Church of St James a listed building?
Parish Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Parish Church of St James a protected site?
Yes — Parish Church of St James is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Parish Church of St James?
The nearest railway station is Flint, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 7PN.