a woody tract called "the ill-way of Coed Grano", near Llanthony Abbey, north of Abergavenny. Today the spot is marked by the 'garreg dial' (the stone of revenge). He was buried in Tonbridge Priory, which he founded. Aftermath The news of Richard's death induced Owain Gwynedd, son of Gruffudd ap Cynan, king of Gwynedd to invade his lordship. In alliance with Gruffydd ap Rhys of Deheubarth, he won a crushing victory over the Normans at the Battle of Crug Mawr, just outside Cardigan. The town of Cardigan was taken and burnt, and Richard's widow, Alice, took refuge in Cardigan Castle, which was successfully defended by Robert fitz Martin. She was rescued by Miles of Gloucester, who led an expedition to bring her to safety in England. Family Richard married Alice, sister of Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester, by her having: Gilbert Fitz Richard de Clare, d. 1153 (without issue), 1st Earl of Hertford. Roger de Clare, d. 1173, 2nd Earl of Hertford. Alice de Clare (Adelize de Tonbridge), m. (1) about 1133, Sir William de Percy, Lord of Topcliffe, son of Alan de Percy and Emma de Gant; (2) Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd, brother of Owain Gwynedd Robert Fitz Richard de Clare, perhaps died in childhood Rohese de Clare, m. Gilbert de Gant, Earl of Lincoln. Lucy de Clare, m. Baldwin de Redvers, 1st Earl of Devon. References Sources 1136 deaths Year of birth unknown Anglo-Normans Anglo-Normans in Wales Norman warriors De Clare family Burials at Tonbridge Priory, Kent