Dr Sir
I am glad that you are convinc,d about the scene of this Battle; vide Cadlys in Davies’s Dictionary &, I believe, you will find it Renderd [sic] Palatuim Castrense, from Cad an army & Llys palace. I have no doubt that this spot was Owen’s head quarters, near it are several Circular mounts, whether Sepulchral or defensive I can’t pretend to determine as it is at least twenty years since I saw them, I think they are well worth a Review, especially as you intend giving an account of the Battle. – Above Bagill pentre stands an eminence, calld to this day Bryn dychwelwch, this last word is the imperative of the verb dychwelyd, & signifies return or retreat. I make no doubt that ^it was the Spot, whence Owen Issued such a Command, before his army retreated to Kil owen; The Singularity of ^the name is ^a Convincing proof.1 If you please, I will accompany you to view these places & likewise a larger artificial mount that stands, as I was inform,d, about a mile above the Town of Flint. –2 I am sorry to find that your pain still continues & hope that you bear it like a true Philosopher. – I remain with my best Respects to Mrs Pennant &c
your very Humble Sert &c
Caerwys Septr 8: 1777