Hawarden in Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
1. St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden Marker
Lime Trees
Like other limes the common lime can be coppiced and used as fuel, hop-poles, bean-sticks, cups, ladles, bowls and morris dancing sticks! However the most common use of this tree seems to be as an ornamental tree in large parks or estates. Avenues of lime are common and were widely planted. Other uses include the fibrous layer of under-bark called "bast" which could be twisted into ropes or used to make sandals. The leaves were also useful as fodder for livestock and the very young leaves were a tasty sandwich filling! The blossom can also be used to make tea which was used during the war as a mild sedative. Even the small round roots fruits are just about edible and have a cocoa-like taste.
Limes are widely considered a female tree and have links to fertility. It is not really known how this came about but it is thought to date back to the dark ages.
Cedar of Lebanon
Cedar trees are mentioned with admiration in the Old Testament The wood of the Cedar has always been highly prized. Cedar timber was very much used in the construction of Solomon's temple and palace, the trees being cut in the Lebanon. The
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History
The parish dates back at least 1,000 years and the list of rectors starts in 1180. The Church was restored by James Harrison in about 1855-56. However it was badly damaged on 29th October 1857 by fire which had been started deliberately. Some of the stained glass and woodwork at the east end were not damaged by the fire and the church had been restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott by the end of 1859. In 1896 a porch was added, as was the Gladstone Memorial Chaple at the east end of the north aisle, built between 1901 and 1903.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1180.
Location. 53° 11.144′ N, 3° 1.572′ W. Marker
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
2. St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden
Regionally, this marker is in North Wales. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hope Parish Church / Eglwys y Pleyf Yr Hτb (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Chester Castle (approx. 8.8 kilometers away in England); North Gate Gaol & the Bridge of Sighs (approx. 8.9 kilometers away in England); Red Lion (approx. 8.9 kilometers away in England); Pied Bull (approx. 8.9 kilometers away in England); Old King's Head (approx. 9.1 kilometers away in England); King Charles Tower (approx. 9.1 kilometers away in England); The Rows (approx. 9.1 kilometers away in England).
Photographed by J.H. Worley Stationer, Hawarden, circa 1905
3. St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 28, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
