Journey Through Wales and Historical Insights

Chapter 10 Summary

  • Journey Details:

    • Traveled through Degannwy, Rhuddlan, and St Asaph.
    • Crossed the River Conway, passing the Cistercian monastery.
    • Reached Rhuddlan castle, associated with Dafydd, Owain Gwynedd's son.

  • Spring at Tegeingl:

    • A remarkable spring that ebbs and flows like the sea, mentioned by Trogus Pompeius for a similar phenomenon.

  • Events in St Asaph:

    • Mass celebrated by an Archbishop.
    • Noted silver mining in the region.

  • Dangerous Crossing:

    • Travelled through quicksand with apprehension.

  • Historical Reference - Coleshill:

    • Mention of Henry II’s military campaigns in Wales.
    • His three unsuccessful invasions of North, South, and Powys due to misguidance from outsiders rather than local knowledge.

  • Local Knowledge Importance:

    • Emphasized need for military leaders to trust local residents for strategies.

  • Memorable Story of Loyalty:

    • A Welsh young man's death in the Coleshill forest.
    • His greyhound guarding his body for eight days against predators.
    • The dog's loyal actions led to a respectful burial by the English despite their enmity towards the Welsh.