Flint, Medieval town with castle in North Wales, United Kingdom
Description
Flint is a medieval town in North Wales located where the River Dee meets the coast, featuring a fortified castle as its defining landmark. The town spreads across residential neighborhoods organized around a shopping center, while castle ruins sit on high ground overlooking the river.
History
Edward I built the castle in 1277 to establish military control over Wales during his conquest campaign. The settlement grew into a fortified town that played a significant role in medieval struggles between England and Wales.
Culture
The town sits in a region where Welsh language and local customs remain woven into everyday life. Visitors can sense the community's connection to its Welsh identity throughout the streets and gatherings.
Practical
The town is well served by rail connections at its station, linking to Manchester and other towns along the North Wales Coast Line. Regular train services make it straightforward to reach the place or continue traveling to neighboring areas.
Did you know?
A pivotal moment in English history occurred at the castle in 1399 when an English king handed over his crown to a rival. This dramatic event later inspired one of England's greatest playwrights to write about it.
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Flint Castle
875 m
Flintshire Bridge
4.7 kmTop Y Fron Hall
3.8 km
St Mark's Church, Connah's Quay
5.2 km
Town Hall, Market Square
672 mMynydd y Fflint
1.6 kmMwnt Bryn Castell
2.4 km
Church of St Mary
559 m
Church of St Mary
3.5 km
Flint Library
677 mHen Blas Castle
2.6 kmChester Street Mound
412 mBryn y Cwn Motte
1.3 kmCoed-y-cra Uchaf
2.9 km
Lychgate at Church of St Mark
5.2 kmSouth African War Memorial, Chapel Street
520 mCoed-y-cra
2.5 kmOakenholt Farmhouse
2.6 kmNo.34 Church Street (N Side)
610 mBryn Edwin, Northop Road, Flint Mountain
2.8 kmFlint Railway Station (Station Buildings On South Platform), Lower Sydney Street
636 mBagillt Gaol (Lock Up)
4.1 kmLeadbrook Hall, Leadbrook Drive, Oakenholt
2 kmWaen Farmhouse, Flint Mountain
2.1 kmGaumont Plaza Cinema
557 mOakenholt Hall, Oakenholt Road, Oakenholt
2.5 kmWar Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street
517 mCae Mount Fieldname
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