Bathafarn

Bathafarn is a hamlet and former grange located in Denbighshire, Wales, near the town of Ruthin. Historically, it was associated with the Cistercian abbey of Valle Crucis, serving as an outlying agricultural estate and resource for the monks. The name likely derives from Welsh, with "bath" meaning bath or ford, "haf" meaning summer, and "farn" relating to ferns, suggesting a "summer fern ford" or a similar natural description.

The area around Bathafarn is characterized by its rural landscape and agricultural significance. While not a large settlement, it played a role in the medieval monastic economy of the region. Evidence of its historical connection to Valle Crucis can be found in surviving agricultural buildings and landscape features. The site may have also seen earlier, pre-monastic occupation, though detailed archaeological surveys are needed for confirmation.

Today, Bathafarn remains a small, primarily agricultural community. It is not a well-known tourist destination, but its history and location within the Welsh countryside contribute to its local significance. Its connection to Valle Crucis serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of monastic influence on the Welsh landscape and economy.