Criccieth Castle a distant relation of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, began an uprising against English rule that spread quickly through Wales. Several English-held towns were razed and Criccieth (along with Harlech Castle and Aberystwyth Castle) were besieged that winter. Its residents survived until spring when the castle was resupplied. In the 14th century the castle had a notable Welsh constable called Hywel ap Gruffydd, known as Howell the Axe, who fought for Edward III at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. The castle was used as a prison until 1404 when Welsh forces captured the castle during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. The
Owain Warlow August 2007 as a substitute for Joe Allen during a 4–3 win over Sweden Under-21s. In September 2009, Warlow was called to join the Wales Under-23 Semi Professionals for their friendly against Poland in Carmarthen, Wales. As a child, he attended Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, a Welsh language secondary school. Owain Warlow Owain James Warlow (born 25 October 1987) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Pen-y-Bont. He is also a former Wales under-21 international. He has previously played for Lincoln City, Kettering Town, Llanelli and Gainsborough Trinity. Born in Church Village, near Pontypridd, Warlow is