FLINT CASTLE | The EARLIEST and Most UNUSUAL of Welsh Castles

Flint Castle, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a significant historical structure built by the English King Edward I during his campaign to conquer Wales in the late 13th century.
Construction began in 1277 and it was the first of a series of castles built as part of Edward's "iron ring" of fortresses designed to establish and consolidate English rule over the region. Flint Castle's strategic position on the banks of the River Dee provided a critical advantage for controlling access to North Wales.
Its unique design, featuring a distinctive detached tower or "donjon," made it a formidable defensive stronghold. Over the centuries, the castle saw numerous sieges and battles, particularly during the Welsh uprising led by Owain Glyndŵr in the early 15th century.
The castle's history continued to be tumultuous through the English Civil War in the 17th century when it was occupied by Royalist forces before being besieged and captured by Parliamentarian troops.
In 1647, to prevent its further military use, Flint Castle was partially dismantled, a process known as "slighting." Despite its ruined state, the castle remains an important cultural and historical site, symbolizing both the English conquest of Wales and the subsequent resistance.
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[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

Enjoyed watching your beautiful castle 🏰 Glad to know that it was still there even after several thousand years

[@SUPERGENKI]

Fabulous video, and that narration - as I already mentioned... wow, big wow! Many thanks for another quality upload. 🙂 Warm greetings, and good night from Shanghai. Thomas

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Love to be at your premiere...I really enjoy hearing all the history you find Alessa and Brett, always incredible aerial views! This week was extra magical as the sea was included...although in ruins you were still able to climb and get up top and give us some great views...thank you for doing that...just a perfect morning for me! Thank you both! 😍🤩🥰

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Our pleasure! Honestly thank you so much Donna, you're such a big supporter and you're a genuine friend! Thank you for watching, we loved our visit to Flint and glad you did too! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! xx

[@Voyagedream-go]

Stunning footage of the castle! Many greetings! Full enjoyed!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@DaansBackpack]

I wasn't aware of my fascination for old castles until I discovered this channel. As always, great job of adding historical context and meaning to what could otherwise be mistaken as mere ruins!

[@VagabondTurtle]

They are indeed good with awakening fascination :)

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Another great episode. I'm glad I caught the premiere. Thanks for sharing.

[@libmananchannel]

Hello "Pinned on Places"! Thank you for showing us such a great video! I feel very happy! I look forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much! Libmanan, you're awesome, thank you for commenting and supporting us!

[@coraljackz]

Lovely footage, diolch!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much. Appreciate your support x

[@LEGOLIZED]

Thanks for the lovely video...great video...thanks for the share

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you again, appreciate you, have a great week ahead!

[@dragon-acrocantho]

Super awesome castle. Wonderful sharing 👍🏻 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@travelpl66]

Beautiful video my friend👍80

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@Thorkenn]

Hello Alessa 👋. I apologies that I did not made it on your premier. This is another amazing and beautiful castle 👍. My favourite the breathtaking views 14:01 ❤️. Have a great day 👍.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@JeremyDay1980]

Enjoyed the tour of the castle. A lot of history. Have a great day too.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@AishwaryaMuthukrishnan]

What a beautiful castle 🏰 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MyTravelChannel-RO]

Really enjoyed this video exploring Flint Castle. It's incredible to think about all the history that's happened within those walls. The details about the different towers and the town that grew up around the castle were especially interesting. Great job putting this together!👌👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so very much for watching 👀 appreciate you

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

I love your commentary and loved your filming. We have family from the mumbles and love the ancient history of our beautiful Wales. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@adzey156]

Like 13 Awesome castle beautiful area to visit. Thanks for showing us around Pinned on Places 👍

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Thanks for the wonderful tour of Flint Castle, a truly unique and impressive historic fortress. It was interesting to read your description and to listen to your well-researched narration. As always the videography and drone footage were top-notch. A most enjoyable and informative video. Have a great week, Alessa & Brett! ❤❤

[@ervinslens]

This is how flawless presentation looks like! Absolutely brilliant episode, views are just unmatched!

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Love the drone shots flying along the beach. Great tour and a fantastic tour of the castle.

[@seb-depp]

Great place. When I was there without a drone it was hard to grasp the broad and rather flat expanse. Thanks for showing it in its full glory.

[@dinglehopper85]

Cool castle ruin, I love, that you are able to getup in some of the towers. Stunning view over the area from the top of the tower. The drone footage looks amazing.

[@yasminshikingmission]

Another fantastic tour 😊 it’s sat in a really beautiful location. Enjoyed the views from the second tower and great drone shots Brett.

[@vedrana0127]

Beautiful castle on an amazing place and a great history lesson. Some views are really fantastic and drone scenes incredible 🏰 👏🥰

[@VagabondTurtle]

Those guys had a great view aren't they! I would have loved to live here by the water, King Edward knew what's good :)

[@openmindedwonderer]

Beautiful place, very interesting to hear all the history. Great video 👍🏻

[@GENerationXplorers]

Well what’s not to like especially when parking is free 😂 This is a fabulous castle and as always superb history beautifully narrated (didn’t think it possible but you get better and better at narrating Alessa) and of course kudos to Brett’s editing and piloting skills he too gets better, how is it possible! Flippin fabulous 👍❤️

[@LayilaFaon]

A stunning landscape ❤ it looks mystic and really wonderful

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Cara Thank you always for educating me even in the crowed chat box I see this castle had a great purpose to be build by the sea... I was puzzled to see how it was situated on the flat land until I hear your response. The engineering, structure and architecture...it is one of the kinds. Wow, love the spiral stairs...What the view... Brett, You nailed it...beautiful finale. You made my day... haha sorry I have to lay back watching with this muscle sore...

[@Kovaction]

We're glad you are getting a good showing for your premieres. For a second... saw Flint and thought Michigan LOL... def no castles in Michigan HAHA. Interesting how industrial it looks in the background of the ruins. Well.... back to editing more Chicago stuff that nobody watches... Chuck

[@coasttocoastcaravanning6138]

Very nice video frend great info on it 👌👌👌👍

[@thebeatentrack156]

Brilliant episode, thank you so much 😊

[@jackransom.]

just what I was in the mood for, thanks! ; )

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck What an amazing sight this castle must have been and very intimidating to the enemy. 👍🙂

[@robodrone5662]

Fantastic castle 😊

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Great tour! Beautiful castle. Is the grass part of the roof? Watching the drone footage, it looks like that.

[@newman653]

The logistics required to sustain a workforce of 2000 men is as astonishing as the remnants of the castle .

[@angleseyisle]

Not too far 😊