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title: 'Medieval Castles Tour in Wales | CELTICOS'
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description: "Flint Castle\_Begun in 1277, it was one of the first castles to be built in Wales by King Edward I. Its solitary round ‘Donjon’ tower, isolated from the rest of the inner ward, is unique in design. This is where Edward I’s “Iron Ring” of fortresses across north Wales to subdue the Welsh first began.\_Just 122 years on, Flint was the setting to another turning point in h"
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# Medieval Castles Tour in Wales | CELTICOS

# Medieval Castles Tour in Wales

![Flint Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy8yMDE4MDcxMV8xMzI2MDkuanBn/20180711_132609.jpg?w=1440&fm=webp&q=55&s=1903aead55b355d989fb2002262561c5) Flint Castle  

**Flint Castle**

Begun in 1277, it was one of the first castles to be built in Wales by King Edward I. Its solitary round ‘Donjon’ tower, isolated from the rest of the inner ward, is unique in design. This is where Edward I’s “Iron Ring” of fortresses across north Wales to subdue the Welsh first began.

Just 122 years on, Flint was the setting to another turning point in history. Edward I’s great, great grandson Richard II came face to face with his cousin, childhood playmate and rival to the crown Henry Bolingbroke.

This scene, set at Flint Castle, famously features in Shakespeare's Richard II. The castle serves as an important setting for a crucial part of the play — the moment that Richard II is captured:

If three days is available for touring, we can include visiting castles such as Flint as an addition to our standard two-day tour.

Castles North Wales Tour - a two-day tour

[https://www.celticos.com/tour/castles-north-wales-tour](https://www.celticos.com/tour/castles-north-wales-tour)

![Flint Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy8yMDE4MDcxMV8xMzI2MDkuanBn/20180711_132609.jpg?w=748&h=994&fm=webp&fit=crop&q=60&s=10c8ce95e96ac3ab83d67e38b3f18eda) Flint Castle  

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4. Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins!

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