The Cross Keys pub, Sychdyn
Sychdyn (Soughton in English, although this is rarely used) is a village in Flintshire, Wales. It is situated on the A5119 road, and is just over 1km north of the county town of Mold. The village contains 1 pub, a SPAR shop, a post office, a chapel, a horse riding school and a Primary School, Sychdyn CP.
Sychdyn, which is completely surrounded by farmland and undisturbed woodland, is a desirable location for many people who work in nearby Chester, Liverpool or Wrexham who wish to live in a quiet country village with excellent views of the Welsh countryside.
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Soughton Hall is a large country mansion-turned-hotel situated on the eastern outskirts of the village. Notable guests that have stayed at this exquisite country residence include Luciano Pavarotti, Michael Jackson and King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Lower Soughton Hall is situated about 1.5 km to the south of Soughton Hall, and is currently owned by the footballer Michael Owen. It is a small vibrant village under threat of development.
Sychdyn Memorial Hall is the home to many different societies including the Youth Club and Red Dragon Lans, The hall can be hired out to anybody for special occations.
Sychdyn is the home village of three quarters of the band known as HIGH TIME, Mold is the other quarter. The above mentioned village hall was a quality place for band rehearsals. oh yes indeed....
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