Beddgelert legend

• The 13th century Prince Llywelyn the Great was one of the first residents of what would later become the village of Beddgelert.
• What´s the name of the man?

  Prince Llywelyn the Great
• Llywelyn was very fond of hunting and he owned many hounds to help during a hunt.
• His favourite hound was called Gelert who had been given to him by the English King John.
• Gelert was a loyal dog, always accompanying his master on hunts and never leaving his side.
• One day, the prince and his princess set out for a day’s hunting together, leaving their baby in the safe care of Gelert.
• When they returned home, they were horrified to find the baby missing and Gelert's snout covered in blood.
• Llywelyn immediately drew his sword and killed his favourite dog.
• hat did PrincWe Llywelyn do when he found out his baby was missing?

  he killed his favourite dog
• As Gelert fell to the ground a baby’s cry was heard from a dark corner of the room.
• From where come the baby´s crying?

  a dark corner of the room
• Llywellyn discovered his heir was lying safe, but, by the baby’s side laid a mighty wolf, which had been killed by Gelert.
• Gelert had saved them both by killing an intruder who had tried to steal the baby.
• The protective dog had killed the wolf to defend the baby but had then died by his master’s sword.
• In memory of Gelert, Prince Llywelyn built a stone monument at the foot of Snowdon.
• How did Gelert die?


  he was killed by Prince Llywelyn
• Gelert was eventually immortalized in the name the village now knows as Beddgelert, which translates to “Gelert's Grave.”
• It tells the tale of a loyal dog named Gelert that saves its owner's child from harm.
• The story of Gelert has become one of the most famous legends from Welsh folklore.
• Beddgelert is located near the base of Mount Snowden (Snowdonia National Park) in North Wales.
• The 13th century prince Llywelyn the Great was an early inhabitant of what would one day become the village of Beddgelert.
• Llywelyn was very fond of hunting and he owned many hounds to help during a hunt.
• Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) is an ideal holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
• Wales is the home of many myths and legends, including the story of two dragons, one red and one white, at Dinas Emrys mountain near Craflwyn and Beddgelert.
• One day, the prince and his princess set out for a day’s hunting, leaving their baby in the safe care of Gelert.
• Hafod y Llan farm in Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales has a rich history starting in the 12th century.
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• As Gelert fell to the ground, a baby’s cry was heard from a dark corner of the room.
• Llywelyn immediately drew his sword and killed his favourite hound.
• The National Trust is a registered charity, number 205846, and our registered office is at Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA.
• Gelert was eventually immortalised in the name the village is known today as Beddgelert, which translates to Gelert’s grave.
• Things to see and do at Hafod y Llan farm include walks and nature to see.
• Upon returning home, they were horrified to discover the baby was missing and Gelert’s muzzle was covered in blood.
• Llywelyn's favourite hound was called Gelert, given to him by the English King John.
• Stay at one of our holiday cottages in Eryri (Snowdonia) and explore this special part of Wales.
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• Discover more at Craflwyn and Beddgelert.