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Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire

Where Princess Gwenllian led a Welsh army into battle and died.

In 1136, with her husband away, Princess Gwenllian led a Welsh army against the Norman lords of Kidwelly. She was defeated and beheaded near the castle, and the field is still called Maes Gwenllian.

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When
From 1106
Where
51.7390, -4.3060
Group
Castles & abbeys

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