In June 2012, more than 4,200 beacons were created and lit to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (60 years). The Bagillt Dragon Beacon was designed and constructed for this occasion.
The dragon was designed by Peter Carlyle and built by his son James Carlyle. The stone plinth it sits on was made by Paul ‘Tyn Chwart’ Evans. The project was funded by the Flintshire County Council’s Countryside Services and several local community groups.
The main body of the dragon is cut from 15mm mild steel plate which has been allowed to rust to give it a deep red color, while the teeth, claws and horns are cut from stainless steel so they will remain silver in color.
A time capsule is buried under the stone plinth and contains photos, poems and stories from the residents of Bagillt and the children of local primary schools.
The Dragon was installed on Bettisfield Hill in Bagillt along the Flintshire Coastal Path.
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Car park available outside the park, short walk to the waterfront and the beacon.
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