Helen Fulton traces the experiences of those living on the Anglo-Welsh frontier in the late Middle Ages
The medieval Welsh Marches are often seen as a hotly contested border territory between Wales and England that frequently boiled over into violence. But, as Helen Fulton – who is leading a new research project on this topic – explains in today’s episode, by examining Welsh literature and praise poetry we can explore an often overlooked side to frontier life. Emily Briffett spoke to Helen to find out more.