Gwilt History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gwilt familyThe surname Gwilt was first found in Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn), located in mid-Eastern Wales, one of thirteen historic counties, and anciently the medieval kingdom of Powys Wenwynwyn, where they held a family seat. The Celtic resistance north and south along the border of Wales and England was considerably increased after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans met more resistance from the Welsh than in the rest of England. The Welsh fought from behind their hills and mountains and tenaciously held their ground. Finally, Edward 1st, to placate this founding nation, conferred the principality of Wales upon his eldest son, who became Edward II. This brought Wales into England as an equal while the King was alive, and integral part of the royal title when on the throne. Edward III confirmed and all Princes of Wales were presented to the Welsh people at Caernarvon Castle. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Welsh surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Gwilt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gwilt research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Gwilt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gwilt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gwilt, Gwiltt, Gwuilt, Guilt and others. Early Notables of the Gwilt familyProminent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gwilt Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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