P-04-607 Call for the welsh government to purchase Garth Celyn
P-04-607 Call for the welsh government to purchase Garth Celyn
This
historic building and grounds are up for sale.
Such
is the importance of this building/grounds to wales and its history we call
upon the welsh government to do whats right and secure Garth celyn for the
welsh people once and for all.
About
the year 1200, Prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth constructed a royal home on Garth
Celyn. To the east of the Llys was the newly endowed Cistercian Monastery of
Aberconwy; to the west the cathedral city of Bangor. Between Garth Celyn and
the shore the fertile farmland provided food for the royal family, members of
the court, and the local community. The sea and the river had fish in abundance
and there was wild game to be hunted in the uplands.
The
village of Aber Garth Celyn on the west side of the river was a bustling,
thriving place. Travellers negotiating the dangerous Lafan Sands were given
food and lodging in the valley. Goods brought by sea to the Port of Llanfaes
were being distributed to other points on the mainland from here. Animals were
herded along this routeway to and from the mountains. Grain was carted to the
mill. The community came to attend services in the church. Pilgrims from far
and wide walked the trackway and paused for refreshments. Bards came to recite
poetry recalling the deeds of the heros, the great defenders.
Aditional Information
Part
of a Letter from Llywelyn, Prince of Wales to John Peckham, archbishop of
Canterbury. November 1282
Garth
Celyn.
To
the most reverend father in Christ, the Lord John, by the Grace of God,
Archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England, from his humble and devoted
son Llywelyn, prince of Wales, lord of Snowdon, greetings and filial affection,
with all manner of reverence, submission and honour. For the heavy labours
which your fatherly holiness has assumed at this time, out of the love you bear
to us and our nation, we render you grateful thanks, all the more since, as you
have confided to us, you come against the king’s will. You ask us to come to
the king’s peace. Your holiness should know that we are ready to do so,
provided the lord king will truly observe that same peace as is due to us and
ours.
We
rejoice that this interlude granted to Wales is at your instance and you will
find no impediments placed in the way of peace by us, for we would rather
support your efforts than those of any other. We hope, God willing, there need
be no occasion for you to write anything to the pope concerning our pertinacity
nor will you find us spurning your fatherly entreaties and strenuous
endeavours, indeed we embrace them with all the warmth of our heart. Nor is it
necessary for the king to weigh his hand yet further against us, since we are
fully prepared to render him obedience, always saving our rights and laws, a
reservation legally permitted to us.
Petitioner : Kevin Bates
First considered by the
Committee:
Number of Signatures: 650 online signatures
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 19/11/2014