Penmachno Document
The Penmachno Document was a letters patent drawn up at
his revolt against English rule in Wales. Though unremarkable in its content – the document consists of the grant of two parcels of land to a minor noble named Bleddyn Fychan – its importance lies in the fact that it is the only surviving document issued by Madog in which he styles himself prince of Wales as well as lord of Snowdonia (this refers to the Welsh tradition that Snowdonia was the seat of power for previous Welsh princes).[1][2]
Notable signatories
The document was signed by a number of prominent persons in north Wales society, including three descendants of
Edward I
's invasion of Wales proceeded, the terms of the document quickly became irrelevant, as the land referred to in it reverted once more to English control.
See also
References
- ^ a b Fychan, Cledwyn (2000). "Bleddyn Fychan a Gwrthryfel Madog ap Llywelyn, 1294-5". Transactions of the Denbighshire Historical Society. 49: 15–22.
- ^ Rex Smith, G (Winter 2009). "The Penmachno Letter Patent and the Welsh Uprising of 1294-95". Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies. 58.