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
Elen Roger Jones Wilbert Lloyd Roberts on the Welsh novelist Daniel Owen. Seven years later, she played the same part in a production by the Welsh Theatre Company. After her 70th birthday, Jones became a more prominent face on Welsh television. She played Miss Brooks in "Joni Jones" and Ann Robaits in "Hufen a Moch Bach" (Cream and Pigs). She was a cast member on two series on S4C, "Minafon" and "Gwely a Brecwast". In 1983, she played Lady Grey in the TV movie "Owain Glyndwr", which was also shown on S4C. In 1984, she starred in the English series "The District Nurse".