Cantre’r Gwaelod
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Cantre’r Gwaelod |
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In Cardigan Bay, a long time ago, there was a place called Cantre’r Gwaelod |
| The king’s name was Gwyddno. He was a good king , but he worried about the fact that cantre’r Gwaelod was below sea level. Because of this, the walls had to be well guarded, and the gates closed, especially during stormy weather. |
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The king asked Seithenyn to take care of the wall, and to make certain that the gates were closed during a storm. |
| There was to be a feast at, the palace, and many people were invited. |  |
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Seithenyn dreamt about going
to the feast. He was not supposed to go because it was his job to look after the gates. |
| He decided to ask two
soldiers to look after the wall while he was at the feast. He warned them by saying "If there is a storm, make sure that you close the gates and remember to ring the bell" |
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Seithenyn went to the feast
and sat in a dark corner, enjoying himself. In a while, he was drunk. Everybody was too busy to notice that he was at the feast. |
| The wind arose, and there was a terrible
storm. The soldiers ran towards the gate to close them, but the water was already coming through. |
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Gwyddno realised that
something had gone terribly wrong. He went searching for Seithenyn and found him fast asleep in a corner. |
| The high waves had broken through the gates
------- it was too late! The people and
the houses disappeared. Cantre’r Gwaelod disappeared. |
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If you go to Cardigan Bay on
a fine summer’s evening, listen carefully to the sound of the sea and the waves. You might even hear the sound of the bell ringing from the depths! |