Moel-Y-Gaer and King Arthur

In 1849 the author Samuel Lewis wrote the book called ‘A Topographical Dictionary of Wales.’

The picture of Moel-y-Gaer, at Halkyn, taken from Northop  is described in the book…

“In the hamlet of Caerfallwch, about two miles westward from the village (of Northop), are the remains of a very extensive camp, called Moel-y-Gaer, or "the fortified hill," occupying an eminence surrounded by a deep circular fosse, and having an entrance on the western side. Within the area, and near the northern extremity, is a small artificial mound, from the summit of which is one of the most extensive prospects in the principality. This camp, which is the most perfect British post in North Wales, commanded all the lines of stations on the Clwydian mountains, to the west: the view from it embraces the vales of Hope and Mold, as far as Wrexham, on the south; the estuaries of the Dee and the Mersey, with the port of Liverpool, on the north; and Chester, on the east. About 300 paces to the north-west of it is a large artificial mound, overlooking the pass of the mountain, and most probably intended as an outpost to the principal camp of Moel-y-Gaer.”

Do go for a walk to this area - you will recall, from my last post, that there is a great Arthurian connection to this camp. Several eminent authors believe Moel-y-Gaer to be the fabled ‘Avalon’ of Arthurian legend and there is lots of evidence to suggest that indeed King Arthur was here during the Dark Ages – particularly at the end of the 6th and to the mid-7th century. The King Arthur of reality was a "Dux Bellorum", a ‘leader of battles’ who, although important, was a battle hero and warlord of the Dark Ages – a King who rallied the peoples of the West against the invading Anglo-Saxons.

Moel-Y-Gaer is situated in the ancient community of 'Caerfallwch' - the 'Fort of Avalon' …the name Avalon originates from Afallach. So the next time you walk at Moel-Y-Gaer, remember you are walking in the footsteps of King Arthur!

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