Arthur's Gower
The latest theory is that Arthur's first Battle was a defence of Gower against the Angles incursion led by Cerdic the nephew of Vortigern.
Cerdic sailed down the River Severn from his base at Wroxeter then along the south bank of the estuary to position himself off Worms Head where he lay-up overnight in readiness to make a surprise attack at dawn.
Arthur's lookout saw what was afoot and got a message to Arthur wherever he was. Arthur in turn was able to muster his men and his cavalry, at Arthur's Stone, to await for information as to which route Cerdic took, i.e. to North Gower or to South Gower.
Cerdic sailed towards the River Clyne in Swansea Bay and Arthur followed his course until he rounded Mumbles Head and was able to confront and repel Cerdic’s army.
Cerdic sailed down the River Severn from his base at Wroxeter then along the south bank of the estuary to position himself off Worms Head where he lay-up overnight in readiness to make a surprise attack at dawn.
Arthur's lookout saw what was afoot and got a message to Arthur wherever he was. Arthur in turn was able to muster his men and his cavalry, at Arthur's Stone, to await for information as to which route Cerdic took, i.e. to North Gower or to South Gower.
Cerdic sailed towards the River Clyne in Swansea Bay and Arthur followed his course until he rounded Mumbles Head and was able to confront and repel Cerdic’s army.
