In Wales, there is a legend of a messianic figure, destined to lead its people to freedom from subjugation. Stemming from the legends of King Arthur, the term ‘Y Mab Darogan’ (Son of Destiny) has been given to a number of historical Welsh figures over the centuries. Llewelyn the Great, Llewelyn the Last and Owain Lawgoch all held the title for a time. All ultimately fell short of the prophesy.

The next man in line was proclaimed ‘Prince of Wales’ on the sixteenth of September the year 1400. An act which signalled the rejection of English rule, and the beginning of a fifteenyearlong battle for independence.

This is the story of Owain Glyndwr and the Welsh Revolt.

Video Attributions
Owain Glyndwr
By Jr8825 Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Harlech Castle
By Cadw http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/harl..., OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Glyndwr coat of arms
By Sodacan Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
By AlexD Own work, CC BYSA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Sycarth
By Jeremy Bolwell, CC BYSA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Tudor window
By Llywelyn2000 Own work, CC BYSA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Mynyyd Hyddgen
By Lyndafis at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Glyndwr Dragon
By Hogyncymru Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Battle of Pilleth
By Bryn Glâs and Pilleth Church by Ian Paterson, CC BYSA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Welsh Marches Map
By XrysD Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Tripartite Indenture
By Llywelyn2000 Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Glyndwr Arms
By Sodacan Own work, CC BYSA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Map of Medieval Wales
By AlexD Own work, CC BYSA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

Footage courtesy of Envato Elements
Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Selected Sources
Carr, A.D., Medieval Wales (London: St Martin’s Press, 1995)
Davies, R.R., The Age of Conquest: Wales 10631415 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987)
Davies, R.R., The Revolt of Owain Glyndwr (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1995)
Hodges. G., Owain Glyndwr & the War of Independence in the Welsh Borders (Hereford: Logaston Press, 1995)
Williams, G., Owain Glyndwr: A Pocket Guide (Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 1993)

—Voice Actor—

Daniel Ratcliffe

Special thanks to Dan for providing the voices for Owain Glyndwr and Adam of Usk