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Ceretic, son of
Gwallawc Marchawc Trin, was the last King of Elmet. He was killed, in 617,
defending his kingdom against the invading Northumbrians. King Edwin of Deira had just
reclaimed his kingdom after years of exile. He imposed re-asserted himself
on Northern Britain by invading first Bernicia, and then Elmet.
Although an historical character who lived somewhat later than the great
King Arthur, Ceretic appears
to have been transformed, by medieval writers, into one of the
Knights of the Round Table
known as Sir Carados. As well as
a warrior knight, he was the king of an area of Northern Britain which
the story-tellers incorrectly refer to as 'Scotland'. This character is
sometimes said to have been King Arthur's nephew, presumably because
the King of Elmet's grand-uncle was King
Arthuis of Greater Ebrauc. Records of King Ceretic date back to the 8th century. He is generally considered historic.
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