Tegeingl
Tegeingl was a historic cantref in North East Wales.
It lay between the west bank of the River Dee and the River Clwyd and was called Englefield in English . Both names have their origin from the Celtic tribe Deceangli mentioned by Tacitus . Tegeingl consisted of the three commotes Rhuddlan, Prestatyn and Cwnsyllt (English Coleshill). Due to its location at the mouth of the River Dee, the region was fought for centuries between the Welsh kingdoms of Powys and Gwynedd , from the 9th century between Welsh and Anglo-Saxons from Mercia, and later between Welsh and Anglo- Normans from Chester . Rhuddlan Castle was built as early as the 10th century and became the most important castle in the region. From the 12th century Tegeingl belonged together with Rhos, Rhufoniog and Dyffryn Clwyd to Perfeddwlad , the four Cantrefi between River Conwy and River Dee. With the conquest of Wales by King Edward I , Tegeingl was finally conquered by England in 1282 and became part of the county of Flintshire .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Welsh Biography Online: Edwin, Prince of Tegeingl. Retrieved September 5, 2014 .
- ^ Castles of Wales: Rhuddlan Castle. Retrieved September 5, 2014 .
- ^ History of Flint: The Normans. Retrieved August 5, 2014 .