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Rhiwsaeson, Supposed site of Battle, Llantrisant

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NPRN404868
Map ReferenceST08SE
Grid ReferenceST0644083150
Unitary (Local) AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taff
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityLlantrisant
Type Of SiteBATTLE SITE
PeriodEarly Medieval
Description
The early 6in and 25in Ordnance Survey maps show "Supposed Site of Battle of Rhiw-saeson Fought A.D. 873" within the enclosure of Caerau hillfort (nprn 93037).
Other sources suggest that the only authority for the battle (the "Gwentian Brut") has proved to be a forgery and hence the battle can be disregarded.
(OS 495 card: ST08SE1)
B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 05 September 2006.