The Kingdom of Ceredigion was an important state in the history of Wales, while its individual accomplishments were not grand in scale, this kingdom still succeeded in both expanding its territory and maintaining its independence. Welsh history often overlooks the details of the smaller kingdoms, so today I will be telling you the complete history of Ceredigion, from its Celtic conception to its unity with Dyfed, and how even the smallest states can impact the history of Wales.

0:00 The Celts & The Romans
7:36 The Age of Kings
15:39 Drowning Dynasties

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Music:
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Corbalengi Stone
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"Arms of Llywelyn", "Coat of arms of Powys", and "Coat of arms of Deheubarth" by AlexD.
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