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Northop ( cy, Llaneurgain) is a village, community and
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situated in Flintshire, Wales, approximately 12 miles west of the city of
Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...
, midway between Mold and Flint, and situated just off junction 33 of the A55 North Wales Expressway. At the 2001 Census, the population of Northop was 2,983, increasing to 3,049 at the 2011 census. The community includes Sychdyn. The village is home to two pubs, a
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club, and a golf course. At the centre of the village stands the church of St Eurgain and
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, towering 98 feet above the village. Northop College based in Northop, offering horticultural courses for students of all ages, in areas such as Animal Care, floristry, Horse Care, Horticulture and
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machinery. Glyndŵr University has a campus based in Northop; this is the university's home for land-based and rural education, and a centre for courses on animal studies and biodiversity.


English toponym

The name seems to be derived from ''North Hope'', to distinguish it from the nearby village of
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, which has also been known as East Hoped. Another source claims the name originates from ''North'' and ''Thorpe'', the latter word meaning village or town in the Saxon language. Written in ancient records as ''Northorpe'', the name ''Northop'' was in use after the surrender of
Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...
to Egbert of Wessex, circa AD 828, when Flintshire was brought under
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rule.


St Eurgain and St Peter's Church

There has been evidence of a church in Northop since the 6th century. It is said that Eurgain, a niece of Saint Asaph, passed through Northop and founded the church here on a Celtic mound, upon which it still stands. The
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for Northop, ''Llaneurgain'' translates as "The holy enclosure of Eurgain". Records indicate that there was a stone church erected here during the 12th century, with the tower being completed to its 98-foot height in 1571. The present building was extensively rebuilt during 1840, with further alterations being carried out in 1877. The churchyard of St Eurgain and St Peter still houses the old grammar school for Northop, constructed during the 16th century.
St Eurgain and St Peter's church
is the seat of the Parish of Northop, which comprises the districts of Northop,
Northop Hall Northop Hall ( cy, Neuadd Llaneurgain) is a large village and community near Mold, in Flintshire, Wales. Located to the east of Northop, near the A55 North Wales Expressway, the village is largely residential in character. At the 2001 Census, t ...
, Sychdyn, Halkyn,
Rhosesmor Rhosesmor is a small village near Mold, Flintshire, in north-east Wales. The village lies near the parishes of Halkyn and Rhes-y-cae. The hamlet of Wern-y-Gaer is encompassed by the boundaries of the village. The hill fort site affords views ...
, and
Flint Mountain Flint Mountain (Welsh: Mynydd-y-Fflint) is a small village seated in Flintshire, North Wales, approximately 12 miles west of the city of Chester, midway between Mold and Flint, and situated just off junction 33 of the A55 North Wales Expressway ...
. Formerly it also included Connah's Quay. It is a member of the diocese of St Asaph, Church in Wales. The church is a Grade I listed building.


Present

The village shop also incorporates a one-counter post office. There are two pubs, one at either end of the High Street: the Red Lion, and The Boot, the last remaining
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in the village that served the
Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...
-
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route. There is also a hairdresser and a
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garage. Northop previously had a larger number of shops and services, but due to retail developments in neighbouring towns these have disappeared, including: butchers; fish and chip shop; tea shop; cobblers; Smithy; and a working men's club. Northop is also an
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, coterminous with the community. It elects one county councillor to Flintshire County Council.


Notable people

* William Parry (died 1585), courtier and spy, planned to assassinate Elizabeth I and was executed. * Thomas Edwards (1779–1858), writer and lexicographer. * Sir John Eldon Bankes (1854–1946), judge of the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice * Thomas Bartley (1908 in
Northop Hall Northop Hall ( cy, Neuadd Llaneurgain) is a large village and community near Mold, in Flintshire, Wales. Located to the east of Northop, near the A55 North Wales Expressway, the village is largely residential in character. At the 2001 Census, t ...
– 1964), Test match umpire. * Kerry Peers (born 1964 in
Northop Hall Northop Hall ( cy, Neuadd Llaneurgain) is a large village and community near Mold, in Flintshire, Wales. Located to the east of Northop, near the A55 North Wales Expressway, the village is largely residential in character. At the 2001 Census, t ...
), actress, she played ''
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'' in '' The Bill'' * Rob Roberts (born 1979
Northop Hall Northop Hall ( cy, Neuadd Llaneurgain) is a large village and community near Mold, in Flintshire, Wales. Located to the east of Northop, near the A55 North Wales Expressway, the village is largely residential in character. At the 2001 Census, t ...
), politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for Delyn


Northop Silver Band

In 1892 a group of young men met at Soughton ( Sychdyn) and committed themselves to playing for a year with the newly formed
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. Within two years they had relocated to nearby Northop. A bass drum, which was in use until fairly recently, has the mark 'Northop 1894' as proof of this fact. Very little is known of the early years as there are no written records but it is known that the bands' first contest success was in 1921 at Flint. The band at that time rehearsed at the Boot Inn which now supplies refreshments after practices. As a result of its success and professional attitude, the band has been fortunate enough to play at some of the most prestigious venues in the country including, the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall,
St. David's Hall St David's Hall (Welsh: ''Neuadd Dewi Sant'') is a performing arts and conference venue in the heart of Cardiff, Wales. St David's Hall is the National Concert Hall and Conference Centre of Wales. It hosts the annual Welsh Proms and the biennia ...
, in Cardiff and the
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in London. The 1980s saw the band become 'internationals' with a visit to Menden in Germany where, again, they performed with great professionalism. Recently band members joined forces with Parc and Dare Band from South Wales in a return visit to Germany to play at a Police Festival in Hamburg.


References


General

*Lewis,
''A Topographical Dictionary of Wales''
1834 *Edge, Roy. Jones, Rosemary. ''The Pride of Northop, a collection of stories of Northop'', 2000.


External links


Northop village websiteNorthop College, part of Deeside CollegeNorthop Silver Band (official site)Northop Parish Church (official site)
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