Flint Castle
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ruined castle, cultural heritage / national heritage, interesting place, Grade I Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument
The first of the castles built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales,its construction was begun in 1277. Nearly 3,000 men were employed in the building of this new fortification and the city walls. In 1280 the great royal master architect James of St.James, in charge of operation at the near Rhuddlan Castle, took control over the construction of Flint.
The curtains and the angle towers of northwest, northeast and southwest were completed in 1282. The construction of great keep continued to until 1286 when the works stopped, and it was never finished.
The curtains and the angle towers of northwest, northeast and southwest were completed in 1282. The construction of great keep continued to until 1286 when the works stopped, and it was never finished.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 53°15'6"N 3°7'47"W
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- Wirral Peninsula 12 km
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