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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/320.html Gatehouse - Flint Castle Investigate 13th century castle, erected on a rocky knoll in the Dee estuary, where there appears to be few domestic buildings. Includes short description of layout and bibliography. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Flint.htm TourUK - Flint Castle Read about the connection with two tragic English kings with this 13th century castle constructed by Edward 1st. Also peruse colour photograph. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/304.html Gatehouse - Caergwrle Castle Appraise 13th century castle that was never finished built by Dafydd ap Gruffydd situated on high ground. See brief historic note and link to related web site. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/flint/flint.php CastleXplorer - Flint Castle Peruse colour image of gaunt remains of one tower after the Edwardian castle was raised at the end of Civil War. Plus location map, range of colour photographs, and opening times. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/ewloe/ewloe.php CastleXplorer - Ewloe Castle Absorb short historic note on now ruined castle possibly constructed about 1150 by Owain Gwnnedd. Includes some colour photographs, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/117/moldcastle.htm CastleUK - Mold Castle Read about castle founded by Robert de Montalt that was built in the centre of the town of Mold which is near the English border. See typical bailey castle on earthwork motte. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/117/hawardencastle.htm CastleUK - Hawarden Castle Study building originated by Roger de Clifford consisting of castle and stone motte that still makes a powerful image with its huge square tower. Look at colour photograph plus map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/117/flintcastle.htm CastleUK - Flint Castle Situated near the town centre and the River Dee, this large Edwardian castle is now a ruin. Peruse colour photograph and map showing relationship with town and river. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/117/brynycwncastle.htm CastleUK - Bryn-y-Cwn Castle Examine big earthwork motte that has collapsed on one side and almost totally buried by undergrowth and trees. Plus a colour image and map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/trueman.html Castles of Wales - Trueman's Hill Built near Hawarden, this was a bailey castle set on timber and earth motte. Unfortunately, there is no documented history for this castle but there is a colour photograph. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/hawrdn.html Castles of Wales - Hawarden Castle Inquire into this border castle that had a pivotal role in the 13th century wars for independence. Find out about its demise during the Civil War in the 17th century. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/henblas.html Castles of Wales - Hen Blas Castle Appraise Alan Reid's short historic note on earthworks that was once a castle. Discover evidence of expansive outer enclosure with an inner ward but no documentary history. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/brynycwn.html Castles of Wales - Bryn-y-Cwn Castle Situated north of Flint, this castle is on private land and has been reduced to little more than a large mound. Regretfully, there is no written historical evidence. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/ewloe.html Castles of Wales - Ewloe Castle Research castle dating from 12th century when Llywelyn ap Gruffydd captured it from the English. Includes colour photographic record plus artist's impression of original building. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/hope.html Castles of Wales - Caergwrle Castle Learn about castle possibly constructed by Dafydd ap Gruffydd in 13th century by was left a ruin in the 14th century. Plus photographs of the ruins. |
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http://www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk/ewloe.htm Great Castles of Wales - Ewloe Inquire into this castle near the English border probably built by Edward 1 on an unimpressive but strategically important site. Look at plans of the castle and photographs. |
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http://www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk/flint.htm Great Castles of Wales - Flint Check out the history of castle built in 13th century by Edward 1 on the north-eastern coast of Wales. Discover what caused its demise and poor current condition and view photographs |
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