Kingdom of Brycheiniog: Map & History
Brycheiniog was an independent kingdom in South Wales in the Early Middle Ages.
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Brycheiniog was an independent kingdom in South Wales in the Early Middle Ages. It often acted as a buffer state between England to the east and the south Welsh kingdom of Deheubarth to the west. It was conquered and pacified by the Normans between 1088 and 1095, though it remained Welsh in character. It was transformed into the Lordship of Brecknock and later formed the southern and larger part of the historic county of Brecknockshire. To its south was the Kingdom of Morgannwg.
Kingdom of Brycheiniog in Depth
History
During this era, the Irish raiders had begun to invade various western parts of Britain, with Triffyn Farfog (son of Aed Brosc, a Deisi magnate) already having taken over Dyfed from Edynfed's heirs. Traditional Welsh accounts claim that Triffyn had gained his power by peaceably marrying Edynfed's heiress (they do not indicate whether this was under duress). The power of Irish raiders, particularly the Uí Liatháin, grew increasingly strong, and was not weakened until it was reduced by the sons of Cunedda, as reported in the Historia Brittonum. However Irish presence remained in the south leaving many historians to theorise Cunedda faced strong resistance in the south.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Brycheiniog (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Brycheiniog: Key Facts
| Capital | Talgarth |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 450s CE |
| Dissolved | 1040s |
Preceded by
- Roman Britain
Succeeded by
- Kingdom of Deheubarth
- Lordship of Brecknock
Facts from Wikidata Q954585 (CC0).
Kingdom of Brycheiniog Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Brycheiniog appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Brycheiniog Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,958 km² in 1068 CE.
Kingdom of Brycheiniog: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Brycheiniog exist?
The Kingdom of Brycheiniog is dated to 540 CE – 1084 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Brycheiniog?
The capital of the Kingdom of Brycheiniog was Talgarth.
How large was the Kingdom of Brycheiniog at its peak?
At its peak in 1068 AD the Kingdom of Brycheiniog covered about 4,958 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Brycheiniog change over time?
The Kingdom of Brycheiniog appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 600 CE to 1000 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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