Ancient Welsh city found

[icymist]

Caer Caradoc at Mynydd y Gaer, Glamorgan, is one of the most important locations in all of ancient British history. It is the fabled fortress city of King Caradoc 1, son of Arch, who fought the Romans from 42-51AD.

And now, a small team of dedicated researchers working with historians Alan Wilson and Baram Blackett, have been able to pinpoint the location of this site. "It is great news for the local, regional and national economy," said Alan Wilson today. "We have been making these discoveries for many years and with the Electrum Cross discovered at nearby St. Peter's in 1990, it looks like a boost for jobs is likely."

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A third reference is that of the "Uthyr Pendragon" , King Meurig/Maurice, who lies buried at the giant circle at Caer Caradoc. There is, at this location, a gigantic ditch and mound shaped like a boat, next to St. Peter's Church ruin. In this 180 yards by 70 yards wide earth mound and ditch feature there is the huge grave mound of Meurig.

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The team say tthe discovery of Caer Caradoc, a pre-Roman British city is a severe embarrassment to academics who take no notice of Welsh records. Despite this, they now have clear photographic evidence, proof positive, of a rectangular walled city located on the flatlands just city south of St. Peter's and north of Brynna village. Although they are not yet allowed on-site, as it is privately owned, the site can be seen easily.

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[ninkasi]

1. Absolutely wonderful for me

to finally notice this post. Thank you, icymist. Wales has always fascinated me, for some reason. Especially the ancient history, and the discovery that some of the ancient Welsh myths were not myths at all, but accurate historical accounts.

[Ilsa]

2. This is really cool! Thanks for bringing this to us.

I've only been on DU for brief periods the last few weeks. I hope to start visiting more now that school has restarted, and I hope to spend more time in this forum.

[MorningGlow]

3. Holy crap!

And buried in the story--"Oh by the way..."

A third reference is that of the "Uthyr Pendragon" , King Meurig/Maurice, who lies buried at the giant circle at Caer Caradoc.

Proof of Arthur's dad? Maybe?