Flintshire is a county in the north-east of Wales. It covers an area of 437.5 km2 (168.9 sq mi)[1] and in 2021 the population was approximately 155,100.[2]
The Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales was established in 2002 and given statutory status in 2022. It is administered by Cadw, the historic environment agency of the Welsh Government. It includes just under 400 sites, ranging from gardens of private houses, to cemeteries and public parks. Parks and gardens are listed at one of three grades, matching the grading system used for listed buildings. Grade I is the highest grade, for sites of exceptional interest; Grade II*, the next highest, denotes parks and gardens of more than special interest; while Grade II denotes nationally important sites of special interest.[3][4]
There are 24 registered parks and gardens in Flintshire. Two are listed at grade I, six at grade II*, and 16 at grade II.
Gardens[14] An edwardian terraced garden with a Yew topiary with remains of a 17th century walled garden and associated with Lady Aberconway, daughter of Henry Pochin. Group value with the listed nearby buildings.[15]
Parks and gardens[16] A park with origins as a 17th century deer park, with contemporary walling and trees, as well as a 19th century arboretum and the Victorian/Edwardian garden layout. Group value with nearby buildings such as Gwysaney Hall.[17]
Gardens and Woodlands[18] A 19th century picturesque landscape with a circuit walk and numerous lakes and woodlands. The gardens contain a rock garden and a terrace garden. Group value with nearby listed buildings.[19]
Garden[26] an 18th century transitional landscape designed by Stephen Switzer. Located in a irregularly shaped woodland to the northeast of the hall.[27]
Parks, gardens and woodland[30] Early 10th century park with drives, lodges, pathways such as the Marine Walk and group value with the listed hall.[31]
Parks and gardens[38] Remains of a 17th century garden and a small park, walled and terraced gardens as well as group value with the listed house nearby.[39]