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Sycharth Castle was the home of Owain Glyndŵr (1359-c.1416), an iconic heroic figure in Welsh history, and the last Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales. A descendant of Llewelyn the Great and a former soldier for the English Crown, Glyndŵr led the 1400-1410 rebellion against English rule following disputes over the loss of lands and power. Stories of the Prince include the sight of a great comet in 1402, thought be a foretelling of Glyndŵr’s eventual victory. Unfortunately, this never came true, and after escaping capture, his burial place is unknown. However, one legend tells of his eventual resurrection at a time when Wales is facing another great threat. Sycharth is a fine example of a motte and bailey and the subject of a praise poem by Iolo Goch (1320-1398), written before the beginning of the Glyndŵr revolt. Owain Glyndŵr remains an enduring inspiration to many contemporary Welsh writers.
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- Region : Mid Wales
- Grid Ref : SJ 20526 25877
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Sycharth Castle was the home of Owain Glyndŵr (1359-c.1416), an iconic heroic figure in Welsh history, and the last Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales. A descendant of Llewelyn the Great and a former soldier for the English Crown, Glyndŵr led the 1400-1410 rebellion against English rule following disputes over the loss of lands and power. Stories of the Prince include the sight of a great comet in 1402, thought be a foretelling of Glyndŵr’s eventual victory. Unfortunately, this never came true, and after escaping capture, his burial place is unknown. However, one legend tells of his eventual resurrection at a time when Wales is facing another great threat. Sycharth is a fine example of a motte and bailey and the subject of a praise poem by Iolo Goch (1320-1398), written before the beginning of the Glyndŵr revolt. Owain Glyndŵr remains an enduring inspiration to many contemporary Welsh writers.
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