The 750th anniversary of the Treaty of Montgomery has been marked in the National Assembly by the Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire, Russell George.
Speaking in the National Assembly for Wales, Mr George drew Assembly Members’ attention to the history surrounding the treaty and the celebrations which will occur in Montgomery to mark the occasion.
On September 29th, 1267, King Henry III of England and Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, signed the Treaty which recognised Llywelyn as the Prince of Wales.
The 1267 treaty gave Llywelyn Builth, Brecon and Whittington Castle in Mid Wales. He also received an assurance that no castle would be built at Hawarden for 60 years by Robert of Mold, securing the north-eastern border of Wales.
However, following the succession of Edward I as King of England in 1272, relations between England and Wales deteriorated and Edward declared war on Llywelyn in 1276.
Speaking after his statement in the Senedd, Mr George said:
“I was delighted that the Presiding Officer gave me the opportunity to mark this significant occasion in Montgomery’s history.
“To celebrate the 750th anniversary of the treaty’s signature, Montgomery Town Council and partners have arranged a short re-enactment of the treaty signing with local schoolchildren taking part and there will also be a Medieval Banquet and entertainment in the Town Hall.
“I hope that the day of celebrations will be a great success and I’m sure everyone will wish to join with me in wishing the people of Montgomery well as they mark this special occasion in the town’s history.”