While the marcher lords were consolidating their hold over much of the southern lowlands and the borders, the Welsh rulers sought to strengthen their power. Madog ap Maredudd (died 1160 ...

During the reign of William II, the Welsh rose in revolt, and by 1100 the Normans had been driven out of Gwynedd, Ceredigion and most of Powys. Gruffudd ap Cynan became ruler of Gwynedd and ...

However, following the patronage of The Lord Rhys they were soon taken up by other Welsh rulers. By the end of the twelfth century they had gone 'native' and were very supportive of the aims of ...

During the reign of William II, the Welsh rose in revolt, and by 1100 the Normans had been driven out of Gwynedd, Ceredigion and most of Powys. Gruffudd ap Cynan became ruler of Gwynedd and ...