Halkyn, Flintshire

(Helygain)

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Halkyn is a settlement in Flintshire

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Halkyn within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Halkyn in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Halkin (or Halkyn), par. and vil., in co. and 2½ miles SW. of Flint, 3408 ac., pop. 1376; P.O.; here is Halkin Castle, seat of Marquis of Westminster. In vicinity is Halkin Mountain (993 ft.) with ancient camp.

Halkyn in the Domesday Book

A village in Ati's Cross hundred, in the county of Cheshire.

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