as Chief Prince, "Dewi" as the Chief Bishop, and "Maelgwn Gwynedd" as Chief Elder. Indeed, Geoffrey of Monmouth would describe David as "The pious archbishop of Legions, at the city of Menevia" (Caerleon's name in both Welsh and Latin means "The city of Legions").

Medieval pilgrim site

The monastery would become known as Tyddewi (House of David) and was a famous centre of pilgrimage early in its history,

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