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Blakestan

Blaguestan, Blahestan, Blakestam, Blakeston, Blanc Estanc, Blaquestan

The lord of Blakestan was an ally of King Belinant of South Wales.

He fought against the Saxons invading Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign. He was present at the battle of Clarence.

Blakestan was also the homeland of Guinas, an opponent of Arthur’s Sir Hector.


Sources
Lancelot do Lac | 1215-1220
Vulgate Lancelot | 1215-1230
Le Livre d’Artus | Early 13th century