Hope in Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Hope Parish Church
a record of local history through the centuries
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Eglwys y Pleyf Yr Hτb
cofnod o hanes lleol drwyr oesodd
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
1. Hope Parish Church Marker
The ancient circular 'llan' was established as a Christian site in the early medieval period. It was dedicated to the Celtic Saints St Cynfarch and St Cyngar and is one of the earliest Christian sites in North Wales.
The wooden building gave way to a stone church in the course of the 12th century. There were extensions to the basic structure during the 13th and 14th centuries, with a new Nave being added by the beginning of the 16th century.
The Tower was built in the course of 16th century as a separate structure and later linked to the Church. It is believed that the Second or Third Lord Derby paid for its construction.
The Church's famous ancient glass has been dated to 15th century. Puritans destroyed the original windows during the Commonwealth period but local parishioners saved the glass.
The Church contains monumental effigies of Sir John Trevor and his wife Margaret, which date from the 17th century. Sir John served as Secretary to Lord Howard of Effingham who commanded the British fleet in the victory against the Spanish Armada of 1588.
A watercolour by Moses Griffith (c. 1790) shows the north
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The Atcherley family of Cymmau Hall donated the organ in 1864. It is reputed to have been formerly the property of Queen Caroline, wife to George II.
In 1920 the earlier bells were melted down to produce the present six bells dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Great War 1914-18.
In 2000 urgent and extensive structural repairs to the fabric of the church were undertaken. Funds ere raised by a local appeal, Heritage Lottery Fund award and a grant from CADW.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 53° 7.098′ N, 3° 1.996′ W. Marker is in Hope, Wales, in Flintshire. It is on Hawarden Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Hawarden Road, Hope, Wales LL12 9NW, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Wales. It is also on the British Marches. Globally,
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
2. Hope Parish Church and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); RAF Flower Garden (approx. 8.4 kilometers away); Old Library / Yr Hen Lyfrgell (approx. 8.4 kilometers away); Chester Castle (approx. 11.9 kilometers away in England); The Roman Goddess Minerva (approx. 12.2 kilometers away in England); Old King's Head (approx. 12.2 kilometers away in England); Bridge Gate & the Old Dee Bridge (approx. 12.3 kilometers away in England); Welcome to the Roman Gardens (approx. 12.4 kilometers away in England).
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
