Visiting the Iron Ring: Castle of King Edward I in Flint
Commonly known as Flint Castle, the castle in Flintshire, North East Wales signifies how a strategic position can influence a battle’s fate. As history suggests, the castle was built by King Edward I to conquer Wales, but, the war image is not to be found as most of the structural excellence has either been buried under the vibrant green grasses or the local development has made it look insignificant.
By the way, the Iron Ring refers to—
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Still, visiting the castle’s underground passages makes you feel thrilled as you can sense blood was shed here, soldiers were assembled, and signals were sent from somewhere to march towards enemies. Although measures have been taken to preserve the glory of the castle, visit it in the afternoon and you’ll find local kids, mostly teenagers, are saving themselves from public eyes and smoking behind walls.
Anyway, not far from Flint railway station, roughly a 10-minute walk, this can be a place if you seek history and most importantly, some secluded times for yourselves as it’s not crowded most of the time. The remaining structure will help you reminisce about the war history of England while the Dee Estuary River feats eyes with tranquillity.
Towers, up to a modern-day three-storey building were used for tactical purposes during the battle. Also, they offered comfort to their dwellers and were connected through underground passageways.
they aren't passageways thoughThe main castle area was separated from direct access and the bridge made sure you had valid permission to enter the gate.
way to enter the main castle from outer area. ignore my friend there
standing at its bottom makes you feel how enormous the towers are
the walls, protecting the king and others from outer threats
a view through history
not sure why these tiny windows are there, perhaps to keep an eye outside or fire something in case of an attack
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a little history
audible downfall of the king Richard II
apart from enjoying the richness of history, if you have some photo-freak friends like these, doubling the enjoyment is a guarantee
I want to visit there soon. The castle is amazing, and the clouds too. I love this.
Well, the castle is quite quiet and not so grand compared to others from the contemporary time but you are most welcome to pay a visit. Better during summer, otherwise the howling winter wind coming from the river nearby will force you to take shelter in one of the underground secret ways :P
I’ve always known that places like this Flint Castle exists in real life but I have never seen or visited one
I hope to visit this kind of place someday
Thanks for sharing
There are plenty like that in North Wales and Scotland, I hope to visit some in Scotland soon too; heard they are gems.
I love looking at the view of the green grass around the historic castle, it is an incredibly amazing place
Historically, it's an important castle, architecturally too. And of course, the grass all over the place creates a sharp contrast which is something to behold.
Thank you! :)
These types of place will really be a joy to visit someday
Some great photos here again! That's nuts. Seeing history like that 👀
Amazing, really. Imagine living like that?!
Must've been fucking cold in winter!
You bet!
But compared to the growing tension between nations, for what the castles were built, I guess winter was the least of the concern. :D :D
😂
You're right. Again
imagine the stories happened there
Oh, that'll be frustrating. Man killing man in the name of war and to exploit and plunder. Can't say who is whose enemy, but everyone was certainly everyone's enemy to some point. Like now, the 21st century and it will remain so till eternity.
Totally. In name of war, in name of gods.
Just excuses to hate