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Annie Owen & Will Hayward

The history few people know about a tiny Welsh village visited by thousands each year

You may have visited the tiny Flintshire village of Gwaenysgor but doe you know the history of it?

It is a popular route off the A55 but most are unaware of the sacred cave burials and the battles that once took once took place there. The village lies 500ft above sea level and overlooks North Wales' famous coastline and is buried in the limestone hillside.

It has been inhabited for more than 6,000 years. It is best known to many as a point that overlooks popular seaside destinations Rhyl and Prestatyn.

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