Flint Castle, Medieval castle in Flint, Wales.
The castle consists of a square inner bailey with corner towers and a detached round keep connected by a drawbridge across a moat.
Edward I of England ordered the construction of Flint Castle in 1277 as the first fortress in his military campaign to control northern Wales.
Richard II's surrender to Henry Bolingbroke at Flint Castle in 1399 became a notable scene in Shakespeare's historical play Richard II.
The castle remains are open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM throughout the year, with free admission and designated parking spaces nearby.
The castle features an unusual design with its freestanding circular donjon tower separated from the main structure by a defensive moat.
Location: Flint
Inception: 1277
Founders: Edward I of England
Architects: James of Saint George
Elevation above the sea: 5.7 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/flint-castle
GPS coordinates: 53.25176,-3.12991
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:42
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