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´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales History ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales History | 12:06 UK time, Friday, 17 September 2010

The site where Owain Glyndŵr was proclaimed Prince of Wales is to be rescued as part of a £2 million project to improve conservation and access for a number of medieval monuments across Wales.

The man-made, tree-covered mound at Glyndyfrdwy near Corwen, which is at risk of collapse, is considered to be the site of Glyndŵr's house, and is where he raised the standard of revolt against the English rule on 16 September 1400.

on the Daily Post website.

Glyndŵr's daughter Catrin was also remembered this week, as a statue to commemorate her life was re-unveiled in London by Welsh actress Sian Phillips.

Catrin Glyndŵr was captured by Henry IV's troops at Harlech castle in 1409. She was then held with her children at the Tower of London, where she died in 1413. She was buried in nearby St Swithin's churchyard.

In the 1960s the church was demolished but pressure from campaigners ensured that a memorial was commissioned. It was unveiled in 2001 but for the past three years the statue has been covered while building work has taken place at the tower.

on the Wales Online website.

Read Owain Glyndŵr: Seeds of Revolt on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales History.

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