Llewelyn, the greatest of Welsh Princes, left his son and faithful hound 'Gelert' at a lodge near to the Priory of St Mary while he went hunting. He returned to discover the cradle of his infant son empty and the dog covered in blood. In a rage and assuming the worst Llewelyn drew his sword and stabbed the dog. Then from under some cloth in the corner came a child's cry. Beside the child who was unharmed was the body of a large wolf. Though Gelert's faithfulness was evident it was too late as the dog was dead. It was said that Llewelyn never smiled again . The dog was buried with full honour under a nearby boulder. You can still see the boulder today.
Beddgelert means 'Gelert's' Grave in English.
