Cyngen Glodrydd was a semi-legendary early sixth-century King of Powys.

Cyngen was a descendant of Cadell Ddyrnllwg, probably his son. Cyngen married Tudglid ferch Brychan, resulting in a large family: Brochwel Ysgithrog, Cadell, Ieuaf, Maig Myngfras, Mawn and Sanan.

What was once thought his memorial stone was discovered being used as a gatepost in Tywyn in 1761, indicating he was apparently buried with Saint Cadfan in the local churchyard. More recent research has suggested the so-called Cadfan Stone is of much later date, perhaps the eighth or ninth century, and does not commemorate Cyngen or Cadfan at all.

References

Further reading Mike Ashley The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens London: Robinson, 1998 ; article 152: Cyngen Powys fl. 550s