Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Last Prince Of Wales

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Llywellyn ap Gruffudd's efforts to unify Wales and the effects of his death in 1282.

The history of Llywellyn ap Gruffudd ( Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf - the last Prince of Wales) and his efforts to unify Wales and make a Welsh nation state. His death in 1282 resulted in English domination over much of the country.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world

Keywords : Culture and beliefs

Notes : Did Llywelyn ap Gruffudd deserve the title "Prince of Wales"? Why is there a commemorative monument in Cilmeri? What is meant by "turning point"? Why does Huw Edwards suggest that the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was a turning point in Welsh history?

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