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Flint church environmental improvement works
Published: 08/11/2016
Work on Phase 2 of environmental improvement works to the area around the
Parish Church of St. Mary and St. David on Church Street, Flint was recently
temporarily suspended whilst archaeologists from the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological
Trust (CPAT) were given the opportunity to study a number of finds uncovered by
the work.
The site has medieval origins having been founded soon after the establishment
of the town by Edward I in the 1280s, although the church itself was rebuilt in
the mid-19th century.
The current works are being undertaken on land that once formed the churchyard
and evidence for a number of graves has been found, including one which
retained a partial skeleton. Pottery found within the grave suggests that it
may date from the 18th century. The remains, which were carefully removed by
archaeologists, have since been reinterred.
天涯社区 Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Councillor
Derek Butler, said:
鈥淭he project to improve the appearance of the area around the Church in Flint
forms part of the wider Council regeneration programme for the town. This will
see the physical appearance of the town massively improved with investment in
new housing and community facilities, improved shop fronts, and more attractive
public realm. The unique history of Flint has been a major consideration
throughout the process and these finds form yet another exciting chapter in the
town鈥檚 development.鈥�
Councillor Ian Roberts, in whose ward the Church stands, said:
While every effort is being made to ensure the Contractors complete phase 2 of
the environmental improvements on time, due respect and compassion must be
given to this archaeological find of ancient remains in the former cemetery.
Work is still underway on the retaining walls after a slight design change due
to these archaeological finds and the scheme is progressing with due diligence
in the consecrated ground surrounding the church.