Place details
Place nameWales
Other namesCymru, Cimru, Galles, Gales, Cambria, Welsh, Walsh
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude52.517
Longitude-3.5
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Originally inhabited by Celts; not subdued by Rome; was stronghold for Britons & Celts against invading Anglo-Saxons in 5th cen. AD; repulsed Danish invasions 9th cen.; saw conflict with England from 11th cen. until Edward I of England gained control.