Baron of Cymmer-yn-Edeirnion
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Baron of Cymmer-yn-Edeirnion was the title used by the Hughes of Gwerclas
family, the descendants of Owain Brogyntyn
youngest son of Madog ap Maredudd
king of Powys. In the fifteenth century their principal residence was Plas Uchaf
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Hughes of Gwerclas
Hughes of Gwerclas were a native Welsh royal family descended from Owain Brogyntyn the illegitimate but acknowledged son of Madog ap Maredudd by a daughter of the "Maer du" or "black mayor" of Rûg in Edernion. His father granted to him and his successors the Cantref of Edeyrnion and the Lordship...
family, the descendants of Owain Brogyntyn
Owain Brogyntyn
Owain Brogyntyn ap Madog was the youngest and illegitimate son of king Madog ap Maredudd, the last king of a united kingdom of Powys. He was the son of Madog by the daughter of the Maer du or "black mayor" of Rûg in Edeyrnion. He was the brother of Gruffydd Maelor the ancestor of Owain Glyndŵr...
youngest son of Madog ap Maredudd
Madog ap Maredudd
Madog ap Maredudd was the last Prince of the entire Kingdom of Powys, Wales and for a time held the Fitzalan Lordship of Oswestry.Madog was the son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn and grandson of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn. He followed his father on the throne of Powys in 1132...
king of Powys. In the fifteenth century their principal residence was Plas Uchaf
Plas Uchaf
Plas Uchaf is a 15th century cruck-and-aisle-truss hall house, south-west of Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales and north of Cynwyd. Its excellent workmanship indicates a house originally of considerable importance; it has been described as "of palatial significance".-Construction:The house consists of...
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