Gelert - Wikipedia
WEBGelert (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɡɛlɛrt]) is a legendary wolfhound associated with the village of Beddgelert (whose name means "Gelert's Grave") in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. [1] In the legend, Llywelyn the Great returns from hunting to find his baby missing, the cradle overturned, and Gelert with a blood-smeared mouth.
Welcome to Beddgelert in Snowdonia, North West Wales
WEBBeddgelert is unrivalled within Snowdonia. Its stone built dwellings, inns and hotels are surrounded by the finest scenery in North Wales, with Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales, dominating the skyline a few miles to the north. Wooded vales, rocky slopes and mountain lakes fill the surrounding countryside.
The Legend of Gelert, Beddgelert, Snowdonia, North Wales
WEBGelert. A short walk south of the village, following the footpath along the banks of the Glaslyn leads to Beddgelert's most famous historical feature; 'Gelert's Grave'. According to legend, the stone monument in the field marks the resting place of 'Gelert', the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great.
Beth Gelert, or the Grave of the Greyhound - Poetry Atlas
WEBBeth Gelert, or the Grave of the Greyhound by William Robert Spencer - Poetry Atlas. William Robert Spencer. THE SPEARMEN heard the bugle sound, And cheerly smiled the morn; And many a brach and many a hound. Obeyed Llewelyn’s horn. And still he blew a louder blast, And gave a lustier cheer: “Come, Gêlert, come, wert never last.
Beddgelert - Wikipedia
WEBBeddgelert is a significant tourist attraction, its picturesque bridge crossing the Afon Colwyn just upstream of its confluence with the Afon Glaslyn. It is also the nearest village to the scenic Glaslyn gorge, an area of tumultuous river running between steep wooded hills.
Beth Gelert, Or The Grave Of A Greyhound - All Poetry
WEBAnalysis (ai): "Beth Gelert" is a tragic ballad that tells the story of a faithful dog who is wrongly accused of killing his master's child and subsequently slain. The poem is known for its use of repetition, contrast, and vivid imagery, which serve to build suspense and evoke emotions.
The Legend of Gelert the Dog - Historic UK
WEBTo this day, a cairn of stones marks the place, and the name Beddgelert means in Welsh ‘The grave of Gelert’. Every year thousands of people visit the grave of this brave dog; slight problem however, is that the cairn of stones is actually less than 200 years old!
Gelert - Eryri National Park
WEBGelert is a mythical dog associated with the village of Beddgelert in the heart of the National Park. The tale of Gelert is one of the defining tales of Eryri. Gelert was the dog of Llywelyn the Great, one of Wales’s most famous princes.
Discover the legend of Gelert|Beddgelert | National Trust
WEBFind out how to get to Craflwyn and Beddgelert, where to park, the things to see and do and more. Discover the tragic tale of a protective dog that gave the village of Beddgelert in Wales its name. Visit the memorial grave for a defender of a Prince’s heir.
Bedd Gelert - Oxford Reference
WEBA well-known Welsh folk-tale about the loyal hound of ‘Prince Llywelyn’ (perhaps Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, d. 1240; or Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, d. 1282). One day the prince goes hunting, but his loyal hound Gelert does not answer the call.