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This diocese was founded by '''Kentigern''' (Welsh: ''Cyndeyrn'') around the middle of the sixth century, when he was exiled from his see in [[Scotland]]. He founded a monastery called '''Llanelwy''' at the confluence of the rivers Clwyd and Elwy. After Kentigern's return to Scotland in 573 he was succeeded by '''Asaph''' (or Asa). | This diocese was founded by '''Kentigern''' (Welsh: ''Cyndeyrn'') around the middle of the sixth century, when he was exiled from his see in [[Scotland]]. He founded a monastery called '''Llanelwy''' at the confluence of the rivers Clwyd and Elwy. After Kentigern's return to Scotland in 573 he was succeeded by '''Asaph''' (or Asa). | ||
The diocese originally coincided with the ancient Welsh kingdom of Powys, but lost much territory | The diocese originally coincided with the ancient Welsh kingdom of Powys, but lost much territory by the Saxon encroachment from Mercia. | ||
By 1291 the deaneries had been doubled in number and there were Cistercian houses at Basingwerk, Aberconwy, Strata Marcella and Valle Crucis, and a Cistercian nunnery at Llanllugan Abbey. | By 1291 the deaneries had been doubled in number and there were Cistercian houses at Basingwerk, Aberconwy, Strata Marcella and Valle Crucis, and a Cistercian nunnery at Llanllugan Abbey. | ||