There is known to have been a settlement at or near Mold since the Bronze Age due to the discovery of a gold cape dating from this period which is kept at the British Museum in London.

Nearby Bailey Hill was the site of a Norman Motte and Bailey castle and is now a public park.

Mold was formerly the administrative centre of the county of Clwyd and is now the county town of Flintshire.

It is home to Clwyd Theatr Cymru, which has been staging productions since 1976 and now has five performance venues as well as galleries, a restaurant and a shop.

Mold has long been an important cultural centre. The famous Welsh novelist Daniel Owen was born here and there is a community centre named after him in the town.

Mold is also known for its connections with Richard Wilson, the landscape artist and one of the founders of the Royal Academy.

He is buried in the town and a reminder of his work can be seen at the We Three Loggerheads pub as the pub sign is a copy of one of his works.

Mold is also known as a busy market town. Markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays and are an important feature of town life.

Near Mold is some spectacular countryside, including the Clwydian Range of mountains and Loggerheads Country Park, which provides opportunities for gentle walks and more strenuous activities such as climbing or abseiling.

Offa's Dyke Path runs through the park and guided walks and other activities are often on offer.

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