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If the annual Cilmeri Commemoration is not your scene, then you have an alternative day out following in the footsteps of the Anthony Edwards view on the sad events that took place over 10, 11 & 12 Ragfyr 1282. Proceed to Rhosferig where Byddin Llywelyn pitched camp on the 10th, on to Irfon foot Bridge via Golf Course location of where the Welsh Army was massacre on the 12th, on to Builth to visit the Castle and a tea break. Then on to Aberedw location where Llywelyn III was ambushed and mortally wounded on the 11th, visit the Castle and Church, only proceed to Ogof Llywelyn if enough light left in the day to get there and back before darkness sets in. Check out with some one local re state of the path to the cave, maybe at the Seven Stars Tafarn, myself at this point would book in for the night at 7S's and, have a good evening Cofia 1282 Rememberance Meal.
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In the morning after a good hearty breakfast proceed to Ogof Llywelyn, it was here that Llywelyn III was mudered by beheading on command of Edward I King of England. Followed by an afternoon outing to Abaty Cwm Hir where the body of Llywelyn III was bueried under the high alter, here it would be appropriate to place wreaths by the memorial set up there by Cofiwn. Note there is a tafarn in ACH too where a Sunday dinner or evening meal may be had before you begin your journey home after an interesting pre xmas week end break. Try it ! I have and it is a break from the usual Cilmeri Commemoration day especially, if like me one is now beyond middle age, or 60 plus like me sad to say. I shall be doing much of this outing this weekend so our paths may cross, so wear an Ivy with Red&Yellow Ribbon so that we may recognise fellow Welsh Medieval History enthusiasts.
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Such a field trip outing is idea for couples, families, friends and community groups and, please do place Ivy or floral rememberance tributes in the church or in the cave.
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Do wear clothing to keep you warm, good foot wear is a must too and, last but not least take sarnies and a flask of hot soup plus a torch and compass just in case. For further information I have posted to my blogs an abbreviated account of the Anthony Edwards true story of the Ambush and Assassination of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd 'Tywysog Cymru'. Try a google search of his name or Aberedw.
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Gethin Gruffydd.
