Kingdom of Dyfed
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The Kingdom of Dyfed, one of several Welsh petty kingdoms that emerged in 5th-century sub-Roman Britain in southwest Wales, was based on the former territory of the Demetae. The royal line was founded
Post-Roman Welsh petty kingdoms. Dyfed is the promontory on the southwestern coast. The modern Anglo-Welsh border is also shown.
A 19th century sketch of a memorial stone to King Vortiporius of Dyfed, found at Castell Dwyran dating from circa.550 AD. The Latin inscription (centre) gives the late Imperial title of "protector", while the Ogham inscription (along the left edge) is evidence of Irish influence.
Vortiporius
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Vortiporius, often shortened to Vortipor, was a king of Dyfed in the early to mid-6th century. He ruled over an area approximately corresponding to modern Pembrokeshire, and Carmarthenshire, Wales. Re
Kingdom of Dyfed
…bilingual and show a mix of Roman and Celtic heritage. The Ogham inscription on a stone at Castelldwyran, near Narberth dedicated to the 6th century king Vortiporius still gives him the late Imperial Roman title of "protector". During the Age of the Saints, Dyfed may have had as many as seven bishops, called in Latin…
Britain.circa.540