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Harlech
Harlech , town (1981 pop. 1,372), Gwynedd, W Wales. It is a resort area with beautiful beaches. The ancient capital of Merionethshire, with its 13th-century castle, rests on a cliff 200 ft (61 m) above the modern seaside town. The heroic defense of the castle against the Yorkists (1468; see Roses, Wars of the ) is the theme of the Welsh battle song, "The March of the Men of Harlech." The Welsh fortress was the last to surrender (1647) to the parliamentarians in the English civil war . Portmeiron, a resort and architectural fantasy, is to the north across the Dwyryd River. |
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"Harlech." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Harlech." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Harlech.html "Harlech." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Harlech.html |
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Harlech
Harlech, Wales/UK The name recognizes the 13th‐century castle built on a rocky spur. It means ‘Beautiful Rock’ from words that equate to the modern Welsh hardd ‘beautiful’ and llech ‘slab of rock’. The Yorkist siege of the castle in 1460–8 during the Wars of the Roses inspired the famous song ‘Men of Harlech’.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Harlech." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Harlech." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Harlech.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Harlech." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Harlech.html |
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Harlech
Harlech. Ancient coastal town of Gwynedd (until 1974, Merionethshire), near which are the ruins of Harlech Castle (13th cent.), both of which enjoy abundant mythological and historical associations. In the Mabinogi, Harlech is one of the seats of Bendigeidfran and his sister Branwen, and where later his severed head presides over an otherworldly feast. See also GWALES.
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Harlech." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Harlech." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Harlech.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Harlech." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Harlech.html |
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Harlech
Harlech Gwyd. Hardelagh c.1290. ‘Fine rock’. Welsh hardd + llech. The name refers to the prominent crag on which Harlech Castle was built in 13th cent.
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A. D. MILLS. "Harlech." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Harlech." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Harlech.html A. D. MILLS. "Harlech." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Harlech.html |
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"Harlech." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Harlech." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Harlech.html "Harlech." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Harlech.html |
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