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Medieval · Castle

Castell y Fflint

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL003
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell y Fflint is a medieval castle located in Flintshire, north-east Wales, founded in the late thirteenth century as part of Edward I's conquest and fortification of Wales. The castle comprises a distinctive circular keep or tower known as a drum tower, surrounded by defensive walls and a water-filled moat, reflecting the military architecture of the period. Though substantially ruined, the surviving structure demonstrates the strategic importance placed on controlling this region during the English subjugation of Welsh territories. The site remains under the guardianship of Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service.

Castell y Fflint is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell y Fflint?

Castell y Fflint is a medieval castle located in Flintshire, north-east Wales, founded in the late thirteenth century as part of Edward I's conquest and fortification of Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL003.

What period does Castell y Fflint date from?

Castell y Fflint dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell y Fflint?

Castell y Fflint is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is FL003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell y Fflint?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section from Chester-Holywell Road to Soughton Farm (5.8 km), Wat's Dyke: Section SE of Clawdd Offa (6.4 km), Wat's Dyke: Section N & E of New Brighton (7.8 km).

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