Castle re-opens after yob attacks.Byline: STEVE BAGNALL FLINT Castle Flint Castle, located in Flint, Flintshire, was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales. Situated over a harbour on the River Dee estuary, construction began in 1277 and continued for nine years. has reopened after a spate of yob attacks. Cadw took the decision earlier this week to shut the castle after staff were abused and the site was littered with broken bottles. But the Welsh ancient monument ancient monument ancient n → historisches Denkmal nt body's decision came under fire from local dignitaries connected with ancient fort who accused Cadw of a knee jerk reaction 1. an immediate unthinking emotional reaction produced by an event or statement to which the reacting person is highly sensitive; - in persons with strong feelings on a topic, it may be very predictable. . Yesterday a Cadw spokesman said: Following a detailed site inspection this morning, Cadw has made the decision to re-open Flint Castle to the public today. "The Great Tower will remain closed for the time being due the amount of broken glass present. "This area will require a thorough and deep clean. "Daily opening between 10am and 4pm will resume today." The castle was open last weekend for the pre-planned Big Dee Festival and was expected to reopen for the bank holiday. Castle staff said youths had spat on them, smashed bottles, and used it as a drinking den. When the fort closed castle spokesman John Wallis said: "We are extremely frustrated with the ongoing spate of vandalism." |
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