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	Encyclopedia: Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Badge of the Prince of Wales is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince.
		Radnorshire (Welsh: Sir Faesyfed) is an inland traditional county of Wales, bounded to the north by Montgomeryshire and Shropshire, to the east by Herefordshire, to the south by Brecknockshire and to the west by Cardiganshire.
		South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the East and South, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the North and West.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Wales (8173 words)

	Flint, Flintshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Flint (Welsh: Y Fflint) is located in Flintshire, north Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Dee.
		The town, which has the oldest town charter in Wales, dating from 1284, is known for Flint Castle, on which Edward I of England began construction in 1277.
		The castle is of particular note, as it is where Richard II was handed over to his enemy Henry Bolingbroke in 1399, and is the setting for Act III, Scene III of the Shakespeare play Richard II.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flint,_Wales (129 words)

	Flint Castle - Great Castles of Wales
		The king arrived in Flint in July, by August nearly 3,000 men were employed in the building yard digging the ditches around the new fortification and the city.
		Today the river is far from the castle walls, in the middle age it filled the moat at high tide and beside the keep was found a dock where ships berthing and this saved the castle by the attack of Dafydd ap Gruffudd in 1282 and in 1400 by the one of Owain Glyndwr.
		Flint is the only Edwardian castle without a gatehouse, the entrance is a simply gateway flanked by the keep.
	www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk /flint.htm (558 words)

	Welcome to Flintshire
		The county of Flintshire is situated in North East Wales.
		Flint and Mold are the main town areas.
		Flint market can be dated back to a 'Charter' granted, on 4th February 1278, one year after King Edward I had defeated Llewelyn in the wars between the English and the Welsh.
	www.flintshire.org (877 words)

	GENUKI : Flintshire, Flint, St. Mary
		There is reason to believe that at one time Flint was a chapelry within the parish of Northop, but it has functioned as a separate parish for at least 400 years.
		The townships of Leadbrook Major and Leadbrook Minor were added to the parish of Flint (from the parish of Connah's Quay) in 1872.
		When Civil Registration was introduced (on 1 July 1837), the parish of Flint was assigned to the No. 3 ("Flint") sub-district of the Holywell Registration District, which was co-extensive with the Holywell poor law Union.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/wal/FLN/Flint (985 words)

	Flint Castle
		To the north and east, the waters of the Dee estuary rose close to the castle's base; however, on the opposite side, the landward faces, ditching and an outer bailey were constructed, reinforcing the security needs of the inhabitants and symbolically setting the castle apart from the rest of the world.
		Flint Castle was itself besieged for three months, before surrendering to the Parliamentarians, led by General Mytton who slighted the structure in 1647.
		Flint Castle is a vital link in the history of the Welsh struggle for independence and must not be overlooked.
	www.castlewales.com /flint.html (2308 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Wales
		The name Wales has been given to this country not by its inhabitants but by the Teutonic occupiers of England, and means "the territory of the alien race".
		One opinion is that Wales consists of twelve particular counties, and that its eastern boundary is identical with that of the eastern-most of those twelve counties.
		The bards' favourite subjects were the Blessed Virgin, the national saints, the rosary, the roods (calvaries) in the churches, the Mass, the abbeys, and the shrines of the city of Rome.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/15532a.htm (5393 words)

	BBC - North East Wales Flint - Views
		Flint is a wonderful town with plenty of character and I am sick of these narry minded people running the place down.
		Flint does have the advantages of FREE parking, the new retail park which is slowly developing into something better and the new restaurant that has opened.
		Flint is 45 mins drive from Manchester Airport and 20 mins drive from Chester (where, if you were to visit, is the best place to stay as accommodation in Flint is sparse, you could always stay in Holywell Stamford Gate Hotel as this is about the best around and is only 10 mins from Flint).
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/sites/flint_town/pages/views.shtml (7203 words)

	A Song of Awakening by Roby James
		By the time he was twelve, Ine had completed the preliminary studies and mastered both the English and Ogham alphabets, the rules of grammar, the rudimentary philosophy of singing, and fifty of the stories of his people.
		To a bard, Wales was the dream of an earthly beauty that the Courts of Love found in the joining of man and woman.
		No matter where he lived, in Wales or in exile—for any time away from Wales was considered that—a Welshman drew his strength from the heights of the mountain.
	www.sff.net /people/robyj/songtease.htm (2248 words)

	Search Results for "Wales" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop.
		7,049), Pembrokeshire, SW Wales, on an inlet of the Milford Haven estuary.
		7,379), Monmouthshire, SE Wales, at the junction of the Monnow and Wye rivers.
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	Search Results for "Flint"
		flint, mineral, variety of quartz that commonly occurs in rounded nodules and whose crystal structure is not visible to the naked eye.
		Flint, town, Wales, Welsh Fflint, town (1981 pop.
		Flint, river, United States, river: see Chattahoochee, river....
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	Wikinfo \| Flint (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flint (or flintstone) is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline silica rock with a glassy appearance.
		Flint is usually dark grey, blue, fl, or deep brown in colour.
		Since the dawn of European civilization, some of the best flint has come from Belgium (Obourg, flint mines of Spiennes), the coastal chalks of the English Channel, the Paris Basin, the Sennonian deposits of Rügen and the Jurassic deposits of the Kraków-area in Poland.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Flint (248 words)

	CastleXplorer - Flint Castle
		Flint was the first great castle built for Edward I during his campaigns to defeat Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and subdue the Welsh.
		The castle was built on land next to the Dee estuary between 1277 and 1284.
		It was at Flint Castle in August 1399 that King Richard II was captured by Henry of Bolingbroke and forced to return to London and abdicate in favour of Henry who became King Henry IV, while Richard was eventually taken to Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire where he died in custody.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /wales/flint/flint.php (153 words)

	Anne Owens - oweg01 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		Elizabeth Owens was born in 1839 in Gwanenysgor, Flintshire, Wales.
		Edward Owens butcher was born in 1847 in Gwanenysgor, Flintshire, Wales.
		Edward was born in 1841 in Colwyn, Flintshire, Wales.
	homepages.paradise.net.nz /djgriff/oweg01.htm (1107 words)

	AllRefer.com - Flint, town, Wales (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Flint, town, Wales, British And Irish Political Geography
		11,398), Flintshire, NE Wales, on the Dee estuary.
		Flint has industries that produce rayon, nylon, paper, and clothing.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/FlintWal.html (162 words)

	Hotels in Flint Wales accommodation - Flint hotels accommodation in Wales UK
		Castles are everywhere in North Wales, from little stone keeps to imposing 13th century fortresses.
		The county of Flintshire is situated in north east Wales with Flint one of its main towns.
		Flint Castle dominates a harbour on the river Dee estuary with views across to the Wirral.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /flinthotels.html (205 words)

	Answer to Question #15 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flint was the first castle built by Edward I in his "iron ring" or "chain" of castles in north Wales used to encircle and subdue the Welsh.
		During the English Civil War, Flint was an important stronghold of the Royalists.
		Later the castle was slighted, or rendered inoperable, by the forces of the victorious Parliament.
	www.castlewales.com /quiz15.html (220 words)

	David and Barbara Murdock - pafg14 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		was born 1754 in Of Broughton, Flint, Wales.
		He died 14 Dec 1830 in Broughton, Flints, Wales and was buried 14 Dec 1830 in Broughton, Flint, Wales.
		was born 1755 in Of Hawarden, Flint, Wales and was christened 1 Feb 1756 in Hawarden, Flint, Wales.
	home.austin.rr.com /dmurdock1/pafg14.htm (693 words)

	David and Barbara Murdock - pafg19 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		was born 1724 in Of Broughton, Flint, Wales.
		Joseph ADAMS married Mary JONES on 9 Jun 1746 in Hawarden, Flint, Wales.
		was buried 3 Dec 1784 in Hawarden, Flint, Wales.
	home.austin.rr.com /dmurdock1/pafg19.htm (60 words)

	Flints from the Welsh forests \| WalesPast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 2000, Phil was presented with the Tarmac Finder of the Year Award at the British Archaeological Awards for his care in ensuring that all the flints he and colleagues discover in the course of their work are correctly recorded and reported.
		The majority of the flints that Phil has found are made on small pebbles deposited by the melting of Ice Age glaciers.
		However some, like this example, are made on a much finer quality fl chalk flint that was clearly carried into the area from Wiltshire, the closest natural outcrop of flint to Wales.
	www.walespast.com /article.shtml?id=4 (698 words)

	Flint: Touring Wales on Britannia
		None of the guide books has much to say about the town of Flint, where the dignified remains of its Castle was for over a century hidden behind industrial buildings.
		Flint is not a very Welsh town: it was originally an English garrison in lands that were part of the Earldom of Chester.
		Its accents are mainly those of Merseyside; yet it has an active Welsh element and in 1969 hosted the National Eisteddfod.
	www.britannia.com /tours/wales/flint.html (295 words)

	Search Wales - Flint (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		- The County of Flintshire in North East Wales.
		in Hawarden Flintshire North Wales is Britain's finest residential library.
		It was founded by William Ewart Gladstone and after his death in 1898 it became the nation's tribute to his life and work.
	www.searchwales.com /flint.html (123 words)

	BBC - North East Wales Flint - Contributions
		The 41-year-old star of Top Gun and The Last Samurai was told he had a Welsh connection on an American TV show which reveals the family trees of the rich and famous.
		Doesn't mean Tom Cruise was from Flint, and if they moved to the US in 1850 then obviously Tom wasn't even born at this time.
		I have nothing against the man and I think he is a fine actor but to call him a descendant of Flint is being a little too optimistic.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/sites/flint_town/pages/tom_cruise.shtml (828 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Wales \| North East Wales \| Cruise's ancestral town uncovered
		En route to his B&B, he is unlikely to find any Mapother relatives, there are none registered in the telephone directory and people on the streets of Flint have never heard of it.
		But if the millionaire wanted to splash out, Flint Mountain is known locally as a more prestigious area.
		If that is still too cheap, Flint has a castle completed in 1284 - it was built by Edward I to subdue his Welsh subjects.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/3410401.stm (886 words)

	Directories
		All of the Churches of Wales, with their present vicars, etc. A wonderful source of information.
		The books contain all of its original 1833 county maps, that have been scanned to a very high quality indeed so that you can zoom in and in to the finest detail.
		The beautiful engravings in Wales Illustrated breathe life into the superb maps of the Topographical Dictionary.
	www.parishchest.com /en-gb/dept_846.html (1669 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| North East Wales \| Cruise's ancestral town uncovered
		En route to his B&B, he is unlikely to find any Mapother relatives, as there are none registered in the telephone directory and people on the streets of Flint have never heard of the name.
		But if a superstar millionaire wanted to splash out, Flint Mountain is known locally as a more prestigious area, where houses can fetch up to £370,000.
		If that is still too cheap, Flint has a castle completed in 1284, built by Edward I to subdue his Welsh subjects.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/north_east/3410401.stm (885 words)

	Travel guide for Flint, Wales. Search for hotels, hostels guest houses plus restaurants, car hire, attractions and ...
		KNOWN as the gateway to North Wales, Flint is dominated by its castle in the centre overlooking the dee estuary and is an ideal town if you have a craving to escape a crowded city.
		With its tranquil rolling hills and valleys the countryside surrounding Flint is graceful and unspoilt, ideal for a days hiking.
		If you want to enjoy a quiet drink in a country pub or try some local produce at one of the assorted restaurants, then Flint is a place you shouldn't miss as it has something to offer everyone.
	www.anothertravel.com /wales/destinations/flint/home/flint.html (201 words)

	Flint Castle - Castles of North Wales Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flint Castle - Castles of North Wales Attractions
		Flint Castle can be found in North East Wales overlooking the Dee Estuary towards England and the Wirral, on a site which had witnessed many battles between the Celts and Romans, British and Saxons, Welsh and Normans.
		On Edward 1st's accession to the throne in 1272, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (the Last) refused to swear allegiance.
	www.northwalesattractions.co.uk /Images/Castles/Flint.htm (119 words)

	Mark Pilling Family History - pilg396 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		was born 1627 in Caerwys, Yskeiviog, Flintshire, Wales and was christened 20 Jul 1627 in Yskeiviof Parish, Bronfadeg,, Flintshire, Wales.
		was born 3 Mar 1678/1679 in, Merion, Wales.
		was born 3 Jan 1680 in Bala, Merion, Wales.
	www.eoni.com /~paf/pilling/pilg396.htm (372 words)

	BBC - North East Wales Flint - Index
		BBC - North East Wales Flint - Index
		Mini site to Flint produced by the people who know it best - the locals.
		Flint's famous sons include Ian Rush - and even Tom Cruise.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/sites/flint_town (102 words)

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