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Before the conquest of Wales by Edward I in 1283, the Welsh Kingdoms were flourishing. Yet archaeologically, little is known of this period. There are 'native' Welsh castles, but these are late and peripheral: the centre of Welsh culture lay in the royal courts - the 'llys' (pronounced "leese"). For the first time, one of these llysoed is now being excavated at Rhosyr.
Here we see the excavations at an early stage. Note the level ground, and the great fertility of the Isle of Anglesey. In the background is the narrow strait that separates Anglesey from Wales, and in the distance are the mountains of Snowdonia. |
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