Sites in Arthur’s domain – north Wales

Dinarth: A hillfort meaning ‘stronghold of the Bear’, probably Arthur’s main hillfort in Wales

Dinas Brân: The hillfort of Brân, a mythological character closely modelled on Arthur

Brwdd Arthur: A hillfort on the north Anglesey coast, overlooking the Irish Sea with views to the Great Orme

Deganwy: A hillfort overlooking the Conwy estuary, occupied by Maglocunus

Beach of the Maidens: The long beach at Llandudno, burial place of Arthur’s mistress, Garwen

Llanfair Talhaiarn: The town of Talhaearn, the leading 6th century bard, called ‘father of inspiration’

Llangernyw: A village near Dinarth whose name carries a remnant of Arthur’s ancient region of Kernyw

Moel Arthur: A hillfort in the Clwydian range with wide-ranging views over Arthur’s territory

Stone of Huail: A stone in Ruthin, on which Arthur purportedly beheaded Huail, the brother of Gildas