Northop Hall
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| Northop Hall | |
| Population | 1665 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Flintshire |
| Ceremonial county | Clwyd |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MOLD |
| Postcode district | CH7 6xx |
| Dial code | 01244 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Alyn & Deeside |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Flintshire | |
Northop Hall is a large village (population 1,665 in 2001) near Mold, Flintshire, Wales. The village is largely residential in character. The village has two pubs, and is near the A55 road. There are active cricket and hockey clubs.
The hall that gives the village its name is a medieval listed manor house which is located in close proximity to Smithy Lane and the Mold to Connah's Quay Road. Built in the 14th century, it was the most important house in Northop Parish. It was occupied by local aristocracy including the Evans family, ancestors of author George Eliot. It is now a private house.
[edit] External links
- Profile of village prepared by Flintshire County Council (PDF format)
- Northop Hall Hockey Club
- Northop Hall Cricket Club
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