Colofn Taliesin Monument - Llyn Geirionydd, Conwy, North Wales, UK
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N 53° 08.198 W 003° 50.929
30U E 443216 N 5887806
This historical monument lies down in the valley near Llyn Geirionydd.
Waymark Code: WM6MAK
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/20/2009
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The stone monument has a wooden cross on the top and reads as so:
'This monument was erected by Lord Willoughby D'eresby circa 1850 to commemorate the reputed birthplace of Taliesin Chief Bard of the 6th century on the shore of Llyn Geirionydd.
The Arwest of Gwilym Cowlyd was held here between 1863 - 1922. The column was destroyed in a 1976 storm and re-erected in 1994.'
Nearby is a convenient slate seat, perfect for picnics, so sit here and enjoy the view as we did.
The website below has some further details:
'The poet Taliesin (c. 534 - c. 599), was the earliest poet of the Welsh language whose work has survived and he is often referred to as Taliesin Ben Beirdd (Taliesin, Chief of Bards). He was chief bard in the courts of at least three kings of Britain, and is associated with the Book of Taliesin, a text from the tenth century containing his poems. He lived in the area, mainly on the shores of Llyn Geirionydd, where he is also stated to be buried.'
Type of Historic Marker: Monument
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1850
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