Caw of Strathclyde facts for kids

Looking north at Dumbarton Rock, a very old fort in Scotland. This was the main fort of Strathclyde for many years. The fort of Alt Clut was on the right side of the rock.

King Caw (also known as Cawn) was a semi-legendary king who lived around 495 to 501 AD. He ruled a kingdom called Strathclyde in what is now Scotland. Not many solid facts are known about him, so much of his story comes from old legends.

King Caw lived during a time in Sub-Roman Britain called the Hen Ogledd period, which means "The Old North." He ruled from a strong castle located at a place called Alt Clut. This was a very important fort. Legends say that King Caw even fought against the famous King Arthur.

King Caw became king in 495 AD by taking power from another ruler named King Tutagual. However, he only stayed in power for six years before he was removed himself. This was a very difficult and unsettled time in history, as it happened during the Anglo-Saxon invasion of England. After losing his kingdom, King Caw is said to have fled to Wales.

King Caw's Family

King Caw was known to have many children. Several of them became famous saints. His most well-known child was Gildas, who became a famous writer and historian. Gildas wrote about the history of Britain during his time.

Some of King Caw's children included:

• Gildas
• Hywel
• Aneurin
• Saint Caffo
• Saint Eigrad
• Meilig
• And many others!

See also

• Romano-British
• Early Dark Ages
• Wales in the Early Middle Ages