Medival Wales

Medieval Wales (roughly 11th to 15th centuries) was a region with a mix of native Welsh kingdoms and later influences from English invaders. It was characterized by small, independent principalities, a strong cultural identity, and a society rooted in local chieftains and clans. The Welsh landscape shaped their resistance to Norman and English control, leading to periodic conflict. Despite foreign pressures, Welsh culture, language, and traditions thrived, with centers like monasteries and castles playing key roles. The period saw efforts to maintain Welsh independence until increased English dominance, culminating in events like the conquest by Edward I in the late 13th century.