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We are pleased to welcome Mr. Daniel Mersey as contributing editor to the Castles of Wales web site. Mr. Mersey is the author of several books of interest to Arthurian readers. His web site can be visited at: http://www.freewebs.com/merseybooks/
His current published titles include:
Mr Mersy also has a BA degree in Archaeology from the University of York and participated in the important CADW excavations at Dolforwyn Castle. His list of contributions to the Castles of Wales Web Site (essays and photographs) are listed below. Persons wishing to discuss any aspect of these articles are encouraged to contact (e-mail) the author directly at: danielmersey@yahoo.com .
- Arthur: King of the Britons (Summersdale, 2004): From Celtic Hero to Cinema Icon
- Legendary Warriors (Chrysalis, 2002): Arthur, Beowulf, William Wallace, and more
- Glutter of Ravens (Outpost, 1998): Warfare in the Age of Arthur AD400-700
Articles contributed to the Castles of Wales include:
Castles are Rubbish - Comments on Archaeological Research
The Llys at Rhosyr, AngleseyMedieval Welsh Warriors and Warfare
Orewin Bridge and the Fall of Wales (Welsh language version)
The de Clare Family
Acton Burnell Castle
Caernarvon Castle - Fit for a Prince
Criccieth Castle - Llywelyn's Idea and Edward's Success
Goodrich Castle - an English castle on the Welsh Marches
Information on lesser-known Montgomeryshire Mottes
Bishop's Moat Hyssington Castle Mathrafal Castle Rhos Ddiarbed Castle Carreghoffa Castle Kerry Motte Nantcribba Castle Symon's Castle Gro Tump Llanidloes Castle Welshpool Castle All articles copyright © by Daniel Mersey
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