Kingdom of Powys Fadog: Map & History
Northern Powys or Powys Fadog, was the northern portion of the Kingdom of Powys following that kingdom's dissolution in 1160.
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Northern Powys or Powys Fadog, was the northern portion of the Kingdom of Powys following that kingdom's dissolution in 1160. The lords of northern Powys had their royal seat at Castell Dinas Brân and their religious center at Valle Crucis Abbey. Some of its lordships included those of Maelor, Mochnant, Glyndyfrdwy, Yale, and Bromfield and Yale.
Kingdom of Powys Fadog in Depth
History
Powys split in two in 1160 following the death of Prince Madog ap Maredudd. He was a member of the Royal House of Mathrafal, founded by grandfather, King Bleddyn ap Cynfyn, who led a defence with the Anglo-Saxons against William the Conqueror. Madog would lose for a time the Lordship of Yale when he allied himself with Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester, against King Owain Gwynedd. The realm of Powys was divided under Welsh law: Madog's nephew prince Owain Cyfeiliog inheriting the south (see Powys Wenwynwyn) and his son prince Gruffydd Maelor I inherited the north.
Gruffydd received the cantref of Maelor and the commote of Yale (Iâl) as his portion, and later added Nanheudwy, Cynllaith, Glyndyfrdwy and Mochnant Is Rhaeadr.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Northern Powys (medieval) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Powys Fadog: Key Facts
| Capital | Castell Dinas Brân |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1160 |
| Dissolved | 1277 |
Preceded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2564694 (CC0).
Kingdom of Powys Fadog Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Powys Fadog appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Powys Fadog Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,294 km² in 1189 CE.
Kingdom of Powys Fadog: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Powys Fadog exist?
The Kingdom of Powys Fadog is dated to 1169 CE – 1215 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Powys Fadog?
The capital of the Kingdom of Powys Fadog was Castell Dinas Brân.
How large was the Kingdom of Powys Fadog at its peak?
At its peak in 1189 AD the Kingdom of Powys Fadog covered about 1,294 km².
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