Mystery Of Giant Gogmagog’s Hidden Treasure Beneath Castell Dinas Bran
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most ancient castles in Wales, the Medieval castle Castell Dinas Bran is rich in history and surrounded by a flair for mysticism.
Located high above the small town of Llangollen, on the top of a great mountain, Castell Dinas Bran is also referred to as the Crow City Castle.
The castle was already in ruins in the 13th century, making it challenging to reconstruct its history.
However, historians think the castle was most likely constructed in the 1260s by Lord of Dinas Bran Gruffydd Maelor II, who died nine years later. The Celtic Ordovices and Dinas Bran are the site of an ancient Iron-Age hillfort, believed to have been the home of the Kings of Powys.
How the castle got its name is still debated, and several theories exist. According to one version, the castle was named after Brân the Blessed, a giant and king of Britain in Welsh mythology. According to the Welsh Triads, the giant's head was buried in London, where the White Tower now stands. People believed Britain would be safe from invasion if it remained there. Nevertheless, King Arthur dug it up and announced the country would be protected only by his great strength.
Many fascinating legends tell Castell Dinas Bran is no ordinary place. Rumors started as soon as the castle was constructed. People claimed the castle was haunted, and few dared to spend a night there. Payn Peveril, a Norman Knight famous for his arrogance and boasting, decided to show everyone that unfounded rumors should not be taken seriously.
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