The Battle of Pentraeth, Pentraeth, Ynys Môn, Wales - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This monument on the bank of Afon Nodwydd commemorates the death of the Prince and Poet Hywel ab Owain Gwynedd.

The battle of Pentraeth took place in 1170 and Hywel lost his life fighting for the succession to his father's kingdom with his brother.

The text on the plaque reads:

CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF YNYS MÔN
HYWEL AB OWAIN GWYNEDD
TYWYSOG A BARDD
LLADDWYD MEWN BRWYDR
YM MHENTRAETH YM 1170
"CARAF EI MORFA A'I MYNYDDOEDD"

Translation:

ANGLESEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
HYWEL AB OWAIN GWYNEDD
PRINCE AND POET
KILLED IN A BATTLE
IN PENTRAETH IN 1170
"I LOVE ITS COASTLAND AND ITS MOUNTAINS"

There are some nice views along the Anglesey coast from here.

Type of Historic Marker: Memorial stone and plaque. Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Cyngor Bwrdeistref Ynys Môn / Anglesey Brough Council. Related Website: [Web Link] Give your Rating: Age/Event Date: Not listed

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