The Status of Women in Medieval Wales

Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 16th May 2026

Time: 11am

Venue: National Waterfront Museum, Swansea

Description: This talk considers the status of women in Wales, especially in the earlier part of the medieval period, as compared to women’s status in England and Scotland at that time. The Welsh lawbooks are the source of much of the information.

How to book: No booking required

Price: Free

Email: historyliz1565@yahoo.com

Website: www.haswansea.org.uk

Organiser: Swansea Branch

Lecturer: Rhian Rees

Comments: Rhian was born in the Welsh Marches back in the mists of time, and grew up on the north Wales coast. She studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Medieval Studies at the University of Wales Swansea, discovering a fascination with the Anglo-Sa

Region: Wales

Branch: Swansea

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