The Story

In these pages you can read the original medieval document concerning the hanging of William Cragh in Swansea in 1290 and discover other medieval texts. Learn more about our medieval witnesses via the Who's Who page, and compare the timelines based on their individual accounts of Cragh's hanging. You can also view the general Events Timeline which highlights key moments in the story.

(Image: British Library MS Royal 6 E VI f. 444)