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Places of Interest

Formerly the county town of Flintshire, Flint is remarkable for the ruins of its castle, which dominates the Dee estuary. Begun in 1277, it was one of the first castles to be built by the English king, Edward I. The building of Ewloe Castle, about 8 km (5 mi) south of Flint, was begun by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in the early 13th century, and completed by his nephew, Llywelyn ab Gruffudd some 50 years later. The Clwydian Range has been designated by the Countryside Agency as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Loggerheads Country Park near Mold, comprising 28 hectares (70 acres) of parkland at the foot of Moel Famau, is noted for the richness of its bird life. Ornithologists also enjoy the sight of seabirds and waders at Point of Ayr, the northernmost tip of the county.