Henry I settles south Wales

Historical Context Note

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In 1109 the Norman King Henry I encouraged large-scale Norman settlement in south Wales, building the first royal castle at Carmarthen in 1109.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry I settles south Wales". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 28 March 2013 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19341, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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