Gerald and the Prophecies of Merlin (Gerald’s Journey Through Wales 1188)
A precious book was found in Nefyn
A precious book was found in Nefyn
The mountains of Merioneth made Gwynedd the poorest and most sparsely populated Welsh principality. But they also made it a natural stronghold
Gerald was related by blood to almost all the princes and great men of Wales
Llanbadarn was a clas or ecclesiastical settlement from early Celtic Christianity
Which is strange because Llanddewi Brefi is south-west of Strata Florida and they were headed to Llanbadarn near Aberystwyth, which is to the north-west
Along the north side of the River Teifi, Cenarth Falls, and St Llawddog's Church
Cemais, Nevern and St Dogmael's Abbey
Through Camrose, Newgale Sands and Pebydiog to the famous city of St Davids
By boat to Carmarthen and on to St Clears and Whitland Abbey