View SW of a cistern/overgrown pool within the Dark Age citadel of Dinas Emrys, Nantgwynant, associated with the legend of Merlin & 2 battling dragons

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View SW of a cistern/overgrown pool within the Dark Age citadel of Dinas Emrys on an outcrop above the Afon Glaslyn river. Associated with the legend of Vortigern, a British leader exiled from SE England, the boy Ambrosius aka Merlin (Emrys in Welsh) & two battling dragons who emerged from the fort's pool. The site was later used for a castle of the Welsh Princes, probably Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (d. 1240). Outline of Moel Hebog visible to rear.

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Size: 4961px × 3769px
Location: Dinas Emrys, Nantgwynant, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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