Northern Powys (medieval)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Northern Powys, also known as Powys Fadog, was a medieval Welsh kingdom formed after the dissolution of the Kingdom of Powys in 1160. Its rulers maintained their royal seat at the fortress of Castell Dinas Brân. The region was a significant center of religious life, anchored by Valle Crucis Abbey.