Tag Archives: Powys
Taliesin. c. 534-599
“Taliesin, whose work has survived in a Middle Welsh manuscript, the Book of Taliesin, was Chief Bard of Britain and Celtic shaman – a historical figure who lived in Wales during the latter half of the sixth century. He became court bard to King Brochfael Ysgithrog of Powys around 555 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Fortified For Faithfulness (by our Castle Poet Tony Walton)
Fortified For Faithfulness (Poem by Knucklas Castle Poet, Tony Walton) Written for the launch of the Knucklas Castle Community Land Project On the green-mantled hill, no stone still stands of this lonely Border outpost: at most turfed stumps and scattered broken teeth. Time has swallowed Knucklas Castle. Mortimer’s lands are … [CLICK TO READ MORE]