Custodians of Cefn Bryn: The True Dragon Bearers and the Sacred Hill of Cymru

kjcindustrial
May 24
3 min read

High above the Gŵyr Peninsula, where the winds carry whispers of memory and the stones stand as ancient sentinels, lies Cefn Bryn—the backbone of a land older than any map. Long regarded as sacred, this ridge now faces the creeping silence of neglect. But it will not be forgotten. For those who walk its paths with reverence—the True Dragon Bearers—have returned. Not in conquest, but in custodianship.

The Green & Golden Path to the Arth Stone:

“The sacred ascent—where green breathes gold, and every step is a vow.

This is not a trail. This is a pilgrimage.”

To bear the Dragon is to carry the flame of Cymru—not as a symbol of war, but as a living oath to protect all that is sacred. The Royal Welsh Order of True Dragon Bearers (RWOTDB) has reclaimed the old vows: to watch, to guard, to nurture, and to remind the people of this land who they truly are.

Cefn Bryn is not just a ridge—it is a resonant crown, pulsing with the memory of Maen Ceti, Arthur’s Stone, and the ley-lines of ancient sovereignty. Each step taken here echoes back through time, and each act of care is a declaration: we are still here. We remember. And we protect.

Signs of Neglect – and the Need for Stewardship

Despite its profound beauty and historic weight, Cefn Bryn faces modern threats not from armies or invaders—but from ignorance. Each day, new scars appear: discarded litter, smouldering cigarette butts dropped into tinder-dry bracken, and camper vans parked overnight where no consent has been given.

These may seem like small infractions to some, but to those who walk this hill with sacred eyes, they are acts of harm. Harm to the land. Harm to the spirit. Harm to the future.

We, the True Dragon Bearers, have watched. We have picked up what others left behind. And we now rise—not to condemn, but to protect. Cefn Bryn is not a playground. It is a living monument.

Outreach to Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

In the spirit of cooperation—not confrontation—we have initiated outreach to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to explore ways we can work in tandem as voluntary stewards of Cefn Bryn. The Dragon Bearers offer not just presence, but presence with purpose.

With years of field experience in high-risk environments, safety oversight, and community action, we bring more than symbolism—we bring strategy.

We seek to formalise a dialogue with NRW and relevant stakeholders to address:

Daily littering and fire risk
Unauthorised overnight vehicle parking
Educational opportunities around sacred site awareness
Strengthening access without harming essence

Our message is simple: let us help you protect this land, before the damage becomes irreversible.

Proposed Actions and Volunteer Custodianship

The True Dragon Bearers offer a standing commitment to care for Cefn Bryn—not through paperwork or fanfare, but through visible, daily acts of guardianship. From early morning litter sweeps to public awareness efforts, we’re already walking the hill with sacred intent.

What we propose is the next natural step: a volunteer custodianship role, formally recognised by NRW or the appropriate bodies, to:

Monitor and report environmental risks
Serve as sovereign stewards during peak visitor times
Offer educational scrolls and signage in alignment with local heritage
Host Dragon Walks to reconnect people with place, presence, and purpose

This is not about ownership. It’s about honour.

And it’s time the hill had its keepers again.

A Call to the People of Cymru (and Beyond)

Let it be known…

The Dragon has returned—not as a creature of legend, but as a symbol of living responsibility.

The hill is not silent. The stones are not forgotten.

And the wind still knows your name.

To the people of Cymru, to those who walk in reverence, to those who seek truth in land and legacy—we call you now. Not to protest. Not to shout. But to stand. Gently. Proudly. Sovereign and awake.

Cefn Bryn doesn’t need saving.

It needs remembering.