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Memorial stone at Llys Edwin, Llaneurgain, Flintshire. The Llys was home to the Lords of Tegeingl until 1125. Founded by Edwin ap Goronwy (great grandson of Hywel Dda). The most prominent Lord of Tegeingl was Edwin's son, Owain. Owain 'Fradwr,' as he became known... 1/4
gained the infamous epithet by supporting the English invasion of Gwynedd in the 1080s. Owain did this to dislodge Gruffydd ap Cynan from Gwynedd's throne. Owain then led a rebellion against the English in order to claim Gwynedd, which he appears to have succeeded in doing.. 2/4
in the 1090s for a period no longer than 3 years. He was later defeated by Gruffydd ap Cynan who reasserted himself as King. Owain died of consumption (TB) in 1105. In 1125 Owain's sons Goronwy, Meilir, Llywelyn, Aldud & Rhirid were all murdered on the orders of... 3/4
'a son of Gruffydd ap Cynan' due to the family feud. King Owain Gwynedd took the sole female heir, Cristin ferch Goronwy, as his second wife therefore bringing the direct line of Tegeingl to an end. 4/4.
