Gwernaffield (Welsh: Y Waun)[1] is a village and electoral ward in Flintshire, Wales.

The village is part of the community of Gwernaffield with Pantymwyn, which has an area of 7.53 km2 and is bordered by the River Alyn on three sides.

[7] In 1736, an obelisk was erected near Maesgarmon farm where, according to tradition, Saint Garmon defeated an army of Saxons and Picts in the 5th century.

[2] The village began to grow in the late 18th century as lead mines and limestone quarries were developed in the area.

[7] The village had two pubs until recently, the Miners Arms which closed in 2007 and the Hand Inn which remains open.