What a Name! It is interesting that your ancestors left the British isles just before the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. Many families that were politically aware, (and with means) fled in anticipation of the probable Jacobite uprising. Regarding your name, Flint stands opposite a small and ancient village of Burton on the River Dee. Burton Quarry was the source of stone for Flint Castle which was ferried across the Dee at low tide on barges in the the 13th century. I wonder if that was your original family name or if they changed it when arriving in America for their own political safety and also a sentimental link to home? There are many records of this happening. I live near Flint and I give a wave to you across the Atlantic.
@@DextraVisual You don't know how happy you made me after your message above. I have seen the town of Burton on some maps,but did not know the history behind it when I was doing research for my first book, 'The Life and Times of Robert Flint the Pioneer' I had some solid research of where Robert came from, now I see clearly my middle name Burton, and how it could have came from. Again I appreciate your message. Thanks
@@DextraVisual The Flint ancestors came from Normandy to England during the Conquest, much later, they were part of Edward I's army that attempted to put down the Welsh rebellion along the way to Scotland. The source of the original Flint family that stayed in Wales comes from Matlock, England. My Great Grandfathers that marched through Wales on their way to Scotland had homes in Suffolk and York.
Fantastic to be able to go back in time.I had many happy years playing inside the castle and walking along the Marsh looking under rocks for crabs etc with my grandfather.Flint Castle is a very special place.
Quite accurate! I used to play in the castle as a kid, and we would run through those dungeon tunnels. That lower level in the turret next to the bridge is exactly as I remember.
Just returned from North Wales and called in at Flint Castle for the 2nd year running. Only just seen this video and it's brilliant ! I wish I'd seen it before we went because I flew my FPV drone and would have loved to recreate this in modern times. Next year I guess...
I visited the castle on a couple of occasions. A ruin is always sad to me but this video is really uplifting showing the magnificence that once was. Good news is since I last visited in 2001 a new viewing platform has been installed in one of the towers to appreciate the site more. Hopefully I will return to use it soon. Thumbs up to the maker of this video....really good.
Great film. Shows what a superb defensive location Flint had. Very difficult (maybe impossible) to undermine, its own well for water and re-supply opportunities by boat.
Superb video illustrating how the town and Flint Castle once looked. A link to this video should be on the information boards at the castle, as without it it's difficult to really appreciate the historical context of what remains.
I can't believe you made a historical recreation of my family's castle, this means a lot to me and my family who have been able to trace our ties directly to this place and still live by the same name
Are you suggesting that you are descended from somebody by the name of Flint who owned this castle at some point in time. If so, that would be interesting as there is no record of any of the Constables that held the castle since its construction actually having that name.
@@drinkingup2157 its named for being on Flintshire which was the home of my ancestors, so in some ways the area in general has connections. Its stuff I'm still learning about, and while my family did not live in the castle or anything, its something to still have some pride about the area my family is from, the castle is just the most interesting part to me
@@kristinaflint7837 You can't just claim it's your families castle if you're family never lived there and just happened to be from Flintshire. I'm from Flintshire myself and there are a lot more towns than just Flint. The castle was also built by the English. Can I assume you're American?
From a castle design-perspective, it's interesting to speculate how they thought about that separate independent tower near the entrance. Increased defence-capability, obviously. 👍 A second independent tower smacked down right in the middle of the village, would completed the picture. Connected with the first one through a secret underground passage, of course. 🤔😄
DEXTRA VISUAL+ Was there two weeks ago, new stair in the North-East tower, how long did the video take you? I'm persuaded there was a Postern in the Great Tower, as in The Tower of Constance, Aigues-Mortes, has the same dimension's. Edward sailing from there on Crusade. It's an interesting castle for sure.
These reconstructions are phenomenal. Although I travel through the towns covered (especially Chester and Flint) weekly, Ive been inspired to explore in more depth. Thanks.
Really nice. A great look at how things possibly once were . The colours are a bit dull unfortunately and a couple of the transitions are a bit too sharp. Nice 3d model. Well done. 👍
Most moats are dug out so I always wondered how they dealt with the foundations being undermined by the water in the most. Even building via a cassion in shallow natural water would have difficulties with the foundation. Also what did they do with the earth removed by digging the most, did they use it to fill in the outer walls to improve resistance to impacts, did they use them to build a mound ?
The castle was positioned on a strip of protruding bedrock and the moat was cut out of the stone itself where necessary. Experienced Canal engineers and masons were brought from France to assist with the construction of the moat and outer bailey earthworks. Yes the material cut from the moat probably ended up as backfill elsewhere in the shaping of the outer bailey and ground levelling within the inner court.
@@DextraVisual Impressive, though I would imagine there must of been many less well constructed castles particularly those that did not survive to now. I guess the age old "location, location and location" certainly held true with this castle's construction.
Cheers, yes this is made with Unity. There is one tower in the model that does not show the roof access door. I only noticed it was missing now you have pointed it out. :/
Back in a simpler/freer time when people could build and do what they wanted, without having to seek approval (and wait for months for a reply) from the all controlling County Council
Knowing my ancestor Robert Flint came from Flintshire to upstate New York around 1744, I was moved by your excellent job..Thankyou David Burton Flint
What a Name! It is interesting that your ancestors left the British isles just before the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. Many families that were politically aware, (and with means) fled in anticipation of the probable Jacobite uprising.
Regarding your name, Flint stands opposite a small and ancient village of Burton on the River Dee. Burton Quarry was the source of stone for Flint Castle which was ferried across the Dee at low tide on barges in the the 13th century. I wonder if that was your original family name or if they changed it when arriving in America for their own political safety and also a sentimental link to home? There are many records of this happening. I live near Flint and I give a wave to you across the Atlantic.
@@DextraVisual You don't know how happy you made me after your message above. I have seen the town of Burton on some maps,but did not know the history behind it when I was doing research for my first book, 'The Life and Times of Robert Flint the Pioneer' I had some solid research of where Robert came from, now I see clearly my middle name Burton, and how it could have came from. Again I appreciate your message. Thanks
@@DextraVisual The Flint ancestors came from Normandy to England during the Conquest, much later, they were part of Edward I's army that attempted to put down the Welsh rebellion along the way to Scotland. The source of the original Flint family that stayed in Wales comes from Matlock, England. My Great Grandfathers that marched through Wales on their way to Scotland had homes in Suffolk and York.
That's awesome!!!
I still watch this and dream about long ago, be back there in October.
Fantastic to be able to go back in time.I had many happy years playing inside the castle and walking along the Marsh looking under rocks for crabs etc with my grandfather.Flint Castle is a very special place.
Quite accurate! I used to play in the castle as a kid, and we would run through those dungeon tunnels. That lower level in the turret next to the bridge is exactly as I remember.
Memory is something that only us can erase it forever. Beautiful.
Beautiful my home town love it...
Love this, I live in flint and often wonder on my walks around the castle and estuary what it would’ve been like many years ago. Thank you
What a great video, we are off to North Wales shortly for a history week, Flint is on the agenda. Many thanks.
John
Fantastic! Some day I'll return..
Excellent work! All the little details such as the crane and stocks are great touches. A lot of research has gone in to this.
Another great vid. I visited here earlier today and it's fair to say it's aged just a bit!
Just returned from North Wales and called in at Flint Castle for the 2nd year running. Only just seen this video and it's brilliant !
I wish I'd seen it before we went because I flew my FPV drone and would have loved to recreate this in modern times.
Next year I guess...
Amazing work there' i went to Flint Castle today and took the drone up
I love this video. Soundtrack is nice too!
Love it! Fantastic work. The textures look great too.
Wow - this is wonderful! great to see the original town as well as the castle.
Thank you Lorna!
I visited the castle on a couple of occasions. A ruin is always sad to me but this video is really uplifting showing the magnificence that once was. Good news is since I last visited in 2001 a new viewing platform has been installed in one of the towers to appreciate the site more. Hopefully I will return to use it soon. Thumbs up to the maker of this video....really good.
Great film. Shows what a superb defensive location Flint had. Very difficult (maybe impossible) to undermine, its own well for water and re-supply opportunities by boat.
Superb video illustrating how the town and Flint Castle once looked. A link to this video should be on the information boards at the castle, as without it it's difficult to really appreciate the historical context of what remains.
I can't believe you made a historical recreation of my family's castle, this means a lot to me and my family who have been able to trace our ties directly to this place and still live by the same name
Are you suggesting that you are descended from somebody by the name of Flint who owned this castle at some point in time. If so, that would be interesting as there is no record of any of the Constables that held the castle since its construction actually having that name.
@@drinkingup2157 its named for being on Flintshire which was the home of my ancestors, so in some ways the area in general has connections. Its stuff I'm still learning about, and while my family did not live in the castle or anything, its something to still have some pride about the area my family is from, the castle is just the most interesting part to me
@@kristinaflint7837 You can't just claim it's your families castle if you're family never lived there and just happened to be from Flintshire. I'm from Flintshire myself and there are a lot more towns than just Flint. The castle was also built by the English. Can I assume you're American?
@@connorbutler5900 lol
I'm Kristina Flints 4th cousin 3 times removed by marriage and I take offense to this statement.
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Really well done. Glad you showed the town .
Good job with the vid . finally the design of the castle makes sense thank you
Thats really cool. The road seems to follow the ditch. Great job
Masterpiece !
Fantastic!
very well done. thanks
This is fabulous - thank you!
From a castle design-perspective, it's interesting to speculate how they thought about that separate independent tower near the entrance. Increased defence-capability, obviously. 👍
A second independent tower smacked down right in the middle of the village, would completed the picture. Connected with the first one through a secret underground passage, of course. 🤔😄
King Richard II was captured here by Henry Bollingbroke in1399, the castle is unique in Britain as having a external donjon tower.
Brilliant,only went there last week,really great to see how it would have been.Could you possibly do Hawarden Castle in the future? Cheers.
Cheers ACU5TIC. Hawarden is on my to do list. I have visited several times and done some research. Watch this space. :)
Great work
Amazing work
Cheers Sue :)
Such a great work !
Hey Thank you Frederic!
WOW !!! - I could see ye olde ancient Boots, at the top of the 'high street' !
A Masterpiece, he says rather humbly and envious, really superb my friend.
Hey cheers Henry!
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+ Has to be my favourite of Edward's Welsh castles.
An often overlooked Castle, rich in history and free to visit!
DEXTRA VISUAL+ Was there two weeks ago, new stair in the North-East tower, how long did the video take you? I'm persuaded there was a Postern in the Great Tower, as in The Tower of Constance, Aigues-Mortes, has the same dimension's. Edward sailing from there on Crusade. It's an interesting castle for sure.
Great views from the top now. This and the 3d models from the other time periods were built up over ten months or so, evenings and weekends.
These reconstructions are phenomenal. Although I travel through the towns covered (especially Chester and Flint) weekly, Ive been inspired to explore in more depth. Thanks.
Very nice, thank you!
excellent job..more castles please :D [bows in homage]
paladinbob 123
+ I too bow in homage.
Cheers Paladinbob:)
Just brilliant!
Impressive work!
Thank you Carlos
Nice job.
Beautiful
This was great
I really like that!
In love old castles
Brilliant
Awesome video 👍
Thank you Gaziano.
Very impressive.
I think it was all much more green, but it's still nice.
Awesome!
Cheers Szalard :)
Nice content 👍
Really nice.
A great look at how things possibly once were .
The colours are a bit dull unfortunately and a couple of the transitions are a bit too sharp.
Nice 3d model.
Well done. 👍
Most moats are dug out so I always wondered how they dealt with the foundations being undermined by the water in the most. Even building via a cassion in shallow natural water would have difficulties with the foundation. Also what did they do with the earth removed by digging the most, did they use it to fill in the outer walls to improve resistance to impacts, did they use them to build a mound ?
The castle was positioned on a strip of protruding bedrock and the moat was cut out of the stone itself where necessary. Experienced Canal engineers and masons were brought from France to assist with the construction of the moat and outer bailey earthworks.
Yes the material cut from the moat probably ended up as backfill elsewhere in the shaping of the outer bailey and ground levelling within the inner court.
@@DextraVisual Impressive, though I would imagine there must of been many less well constructed castles particularly those that did not survive to now. I guess the age old "location, location and location" certainly held true with this castle's construction.
Excelente canal
Vlad Dracul. Mulțumesc. :)
Nice scene really! Is this also Unity?
Anyway, I was wondering if they have blocked the exit to the towers roofs or if they aren't modeled?!
Cheers, yes this is made with Unity. There is one tower in the model that does not show the roof access door. I only noticed it was missing now you have pointed it out. :/
this is the fourth castle that stayed up. the strongest castle in these isles. swap castle
If Cromwell was still alive, he would have a lot to answer for. Bloody vandal.
how come there is no more water now?
The fish have drunk it all...
It's weird I can actually it how it used to be and how it is now because how many Times I've been there 😱
What program was this scene made in?
Modelled in Blender, scenes set up and rendered in Unity.
@@DextraVisual Thanks for the reply, I like your scene
not sure about the colour of flint castle i think the castles had a lime render Harlech was white
Hi Martin. I'd like to have a chat with you about some projects for the Conwy area. How do I contact you?
Hello. Yes, you can email me at martinmoss77@hotmail.com or give me a call on 07515028303. Thanks.
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Game Of Thrones eat your heart out
Back in a simpler/freer time when people could build and do what they wanted, without having to seek approval (and wait for months for a reply) from the all controlling County Council
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