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Jul 09, 2010
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Allt Goch Beaumaris - Good Question, Al NEW
by: Wil

Nice to hear from you again, Al.

A good question indeed about Allt Goch. I can't offer you a full answer and I hope there are other readers out there who can offer advice.

First of all, look at the world during each of the eras of which you write. Turbulent times with an easy proclivity to extreme violence as a matter of standard response to any form of disobedience.

After Agricola's final and decisive invasion the Romans would have flooded across to decisively conquer and destroy all opposition on the Revolting Isle of Mona.

Edward 1st was a canny general and again hated all opposition in Wales because it messed up his plans for conquering Scotland.

Remember, he was also in trouble in France and, if I remember correctly, in the North France/Belgium area. Terror and absolute defeat is achieved best with an axe, a sharp sword and frequent public demonstration.

Same goes for the Civil War. May I refer you to my Aberlleiniog Castle link below and an interesting character called Tomas Cheadle who kept his head and his job in Beaumaris, despite being a Royalist.

So, consider the hill as a point which the plebeians thought they could defend.

You?ll notice that a cat always goes back to the same spot because he knows the mice will always be there. One generation never remembers anything of the past and have no education in cats other mostly terminal squeaks.

Carl Jung and his Collective Unconscious means nothing for these little critters.

So, hundreds of years apart, it would seem a good idea for an uneducated mob to defend such a spot. I posit this for your consideration and response.

Click on the link below and it?s take you to Aberlleiniog Castle in Llangoed. Here you?ll find links to the Roman invasion, Edward 1st and a comment on the Civil War. Violent Anglesey

As Mr Bryn Ellis used to say in History lessons at Llangefni Secondary School ?Debate the above.?

Let me know what you think, Al. And anyone else out there who can help us both do get in touch.

Wil

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