In 1989 a metal detectorist discovered a group of Bronze Age axes in an area of rough ground on Hafod Moor.

The reasons for the burial are unknown but it is thought it could have been a Trader’s or Founder’s hoard where objects are buried for trading or being melted down at a later date.

Ambrose Waln started a highly successful scout troop for the local boys, providing equipment, kit and premises.

Following the end of World War I, the Walns, having lost one of their family members in action, were instrumental in having a cenotaph erected in Gwernymynydd, at the site of the old drinking fountain.

It is currently used on Remembrance Day, when it is struck eleven times at the start of the service at the War Memorial, (now situated in the grounds of the Centre, having been moved a few years ago for safety reasons.

As a condition of the planning permission, in order to retain the landmark, the Inn building was replaced by housing of a similar appearance and footprint.

For Flintshire County Council, the community is part of the Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd electoral ward, which elects two councillors[10] and had a population of 3,512 in the 2021 census.

Outside there is two football pitches with a well equipped home and away changing rooms, a dog walking area as well as a memorial garden, wild flower patch and orchard.