• From 1284 to 1935 the Constable of Flint Castle served ex officio as the Mayor of Flint. The constable's residence was, prior to its destruction, in the donjon tower.
  • vershadowed by its larger and more celebrated sisters to the west, Flint Castle stands at the eastern doorway into North Wales.
  • Flint, and her sister castle-town of Rhuddlan, were founded after the Anglo-Welsh War of 1277 to secure the route from Chester to the river Conway.
  • The castle seen with the remains of the gateway to the outer bailey Flint Castle seen across the moat from the south corner.
  • Lovely to visit Flint Castle. Car Park free. Can pick up part of the Costal Path nearby. ... There is something rather atmospheric about the ruin of Flint Castle.
  • The striking ruins of Flint Castle stand on the estuary banks of the River Dee in northeast Wales, evoking the might and ambition of medieval English rule.
  • Extensive repairs were required to return Flint Castle to its former glory. Flint Castle saw the capture of King Richard II (1367 - 1399) by Henry of Bolingbroke.
  • Flint Castle is a Scheduled Monument in Flint (Y Fflint), Flintshire (Sir y Fflint), Wales. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos...
  • Flint Castle is overall not as heavily fortified as Edward's castles Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle with its double concentric ring walls.
  • He stayed here until 1282 when the castle was largely complete and he was needed to oversee the work at Rhuddlan Castle. Flint Castle Layout.