The medieval Welsh Marches: identity on the frontier
Helen Fulton traces the experiences of those living on the Anglo-Welsh frontier in the late Middle Ages
Published: December 29, 2023 at 7:50 AM
The medieval Welsh Marches are often seen as a hotly contested border territory between Wales and England that frequently boiled over into violence. But, as Helen Fulton – who is leading a new research project on this topic - explains in today's episode, by examining Welsh literature and praise poetry we can explore an often overlooked side to frontier life. Emily Briffett spoke to Helen to find out more.
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