Topics in Medieval Welsh History
Medieval Welsh Warriors and Warfare
Very clear article by Daniel Mersey at the Castles of Wales site explains how Welsh terrain influenced the tactics and style of warfare and also covers the weaponry used by Welsh warriors.
Very clear article by Daniel Mersey at the Castles of Wales site explains how Welsh terrain influenced the tactics and style of warfare and also covers the weaponry used by Welsh warriors.
Mist or Smoke or Warriors in Battle . . .
Lucid examination of early medieval Powys by Susan Mayse at the Castles of Wales site focuses primarily on the Heledd Poetry as well as Offa's Dyke and Elise's Pillar in order to glean clues to the region's history.
Lucid examination of early medieval Powys by Susan Mayse at the Castles of Wales site focuses primarily on the Heledd Poetry as well as Offa's Dyke and Elise's Pillar in order to glean clues to the region's history.
Money and Coins in Wales
Very brief but informative overview of possible coin production in Wales in medieval times and its later history. Part of a site promoting the book A history of money by Glyn Davies.
Very brief but informative overview of possible coin production in Wales in medieval times and its later history. Part of a site promoting the book A history of money by Glyn Davies.
The Normans in South Wales, 1070-1171
Extensive work in nine chapters by Dr. Lynn H. Nelson covers the impact of the Norman incursion into Britain on Welsh society and history in detail. A copyright work donated to the CARRIE library.
Extensive work in nine chapters by Dr. Lynn H. Nelson covers the impact of the Norman incursion into Britain on Welsh society and history in detail. A copyright work donated to the CARRIE library.
Norse raids and settlement in Wales
Graphics and an extensive chronology accompany this article by the Viking Answer Lady on the Scandinavian presence and influence in Wales. Hint: select the text for better visibility.
Graphics and an extensive chronology accompany this article by the Viking Answer Lady on the Scandinavian presence and influence in Wales. Hint: select the text for better visibility.
Y Goddodin
Alison R. Harding's examination of the historic Welsh poem also provides background on the poet.
Alison R. Harding's examination of the historic Welsh poem also provides background on the poet.