Prince Llewelyn, the greatest of Welsh Princes, left his son and faithful hound 'Gelert' at a lodge near to the Priory of St Mary while he went hunting.
He returned to discover the cradle of his infant son empty and the dog covered in blood. In a rage and assuming the worst Llewelyn drew his sword and stabbed the dog.
Then from under some cloth in the corner came a child's cry. Beside the child who was unharmed was the body of a large wolf. Though Gelert's faithfulness was evident it was too late as the dog was dead.
It was said that Llewelyn never smiled again. The dog was buried with full honour under a nearby boulder, which can still be seen today.
Beddgelert means 'Gelert's' Grave in English. |
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