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Flintshire history

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:22:00 GMT

Flintshire is the smallest historic county in Wales.

Mold history

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:42:00 GMT

Mold was the site of a Norman motte and bailey castle and the town grew up around this feature on Bailey Hill.

Buckley history

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:33:00 GMT

Buckley (Bwcle in Welsh) is the second largest town in Flintshire.

Flint history

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:19:00 GMT

Flint Castle was the first of Edward I's Welsh castles and construction started in 1277.

Holywell history

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:09:00 GMT

Holywell gained it name from St Winifride's Well which has attracted pilgrims since the seventh century.

Deeside history

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:23:00 GMT

The settlements of Connah's Quay, Queensferry and Shotton, together with Deeside Industrial Estate, lie on the River Dee estuary and the whole area is commonly known as Deeside.