A follow-up cache to ‘Llewellyn’s Hotel’ ref: GC3H47
This memorial site is situated in the little village of Cilmeri, (or Cefn-y-bedd) near Builth Wells along the A483 and is close to the spot where the last native Prince of Wales of direct descent, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, was slain in a skirmish by soldiers in the service of Edward I of England, on 11 December 1282.
In 1902, the spot where Llywelyn fell was marked by this memorial stone obelisk but replaced in 1956 by a block of Trefor Grey Granite from Llywelyn's native Caernarfonshire. Stones from the original obelisk line the steps to the monument. This site serves as the focal point for an annual day of remembrance on the anniversary of Llywelyn’s death.
At the back on the right side of the grounds is a gate and short set of steeps leading to a capped well where legend has it that Llywelyn’s head was washed after it had been decapitated.
The memorial is Grade 2 listed so please exercise respect when visiting.
There is parking for up to 3 vehicles but please be wary of speeding traffic along this very busy stretch of road.
N 52° 09.114 W 003° 27.702