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PLACES IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - S
Sabie
One location and one character. [More]
- Sabie - Site of a tournament.
- Sabie - A maiden.
Sabins
A river. [More]
Sabrina [Habren, Severn]
A river. [More]
Sach
A British city once inhabited or visited by Arthur's chief gatekeeper Glewlwyd.
Saint
Seventeen locations and two characters. [More]
- Saint Aaron - A church.
- Saint Albans - Location of a battle.
- Saint Amphiball - A church.
- Saint Bernard's Mount - Arthur killed a giant here.
- Saint Carannog - With a floating altar.
- Saint Cirre - A castle.
- Saint David's - A city in Wales.
- Saint John - A church.
- Saint John - A valley.
- Saint Michael's Mount - In Cornwall.
- Saint Michael's Mount, Giant of - A vicious giant.
- Saint Michel, Mont - In France.
- Saint Michelsstein - A Cornish city.
- Saint Paul's Cathedral - In London.
- Saint Peter's - A nunnery.
- Saint Samson Church - At Castle Dore.
- Saint Samson's Isle - Between Britain and Ireland.
- Saint Soffie - An abbey.
- Saint Stephen's Church - In Camelot.
Saintonge
An area of France owned by Lancelot. [More]
Salach
A British city once inhabited or visited by Arthur’s chief gatekeeper Glewlwyd.
Salie
Two locations. [More]
- Salie - A country.
- Salie - A castle.
Salisbury
Two locations. [More]
- Salisbury - A city.
- Salisbury Plain - Location of a battle.
Sandic
One of the lands owned by Sir Meriadeuc's family. It held the castle of Tygan.
Sandwich
A seaport in Kent. [More]
Sangranar
A fortress. [More]
Sanguin
See Canguin, Rock of.
Santo Aloido
A city in Lyonesse where Meliadus, Tristan’s father, was buried.
Sanza Avventura ("Without Adventure")
An island. [More]
Sapine [Sapinoie, Sarpenic, Sarpetine]
A forest. [More]
Saraziana
A city in Tuscia, where Palamedes avenged the death of King Arduano (Armant) by killing his murderer, Sir Passauver.
Sardin
A castle ruled by Fimbeus, and enemy of Gawain. Gawain defeated Fimbeus in combat at Sardin.
Sarmenie
A pagan kingdom. [More]
Sarras
One character and one location. [More]
- Sarras - Knight of the Round Table.
- Sarras - City and kingdom in Arabia.
Satellie [(Wolf)satellege]
A point in the ocean where the four seas were said to come together. [More]
Savage
Two locations. [More]
- Savage Realm - A kingdom.
- Savage Valley - A valley.
Saxon Rock
A Saxon outpost in Arestel, Scotland. [More]
Saxony
One location and two characters. [More]
- Saxony - Home of the Saxons.
- Saxony, Duke of - Father of Fenice.
- Saxony, Nephew of the Duke of - A messenger.
Scalliotta
An Italian variant for Shalott that appears in Lancialotto Pancianti-chiano.
Scalot
An Italian variant for Shalott that appears in La damigiella Scalot.
Scarborough
A coastal city in Yorkshire. [More]
Scarlet Cross
A landmark in Cornwall. [More]
Schamilot
One of Arthur’s castles in Wolfram’s Parzival, obviously a variation of Camelot.
Schanpfanzun [Schaffenzun]
The capital city of King Vergulaht’s Ascalun, where Gawain was summoned to fight a duel against Kingrimursel, the city’s landgrave.
Schatel le Mort ("Castle of the Dead")
The castle owned by Mabuz the Enchanter. [More]
Scholes Bank
Place in Horwich (Lancashire) said to be the site of one of Arthur's battles.
Schuwake
A kingdom ruled by King Haud. [More]
Scilly, Isles of
These may have formed part of Lyonesse. [More]
Scotland
The northern half of the island of Great Britain. [More]
Scottewatre
Medieval name for the Firth of Forth. [See Cotoatre.]
Seat of Judgment
The courtroom and governmental chamber in the Temple of the Sun in King Evalach’s Sarras.
Segontium
A Roman fortress in Wales, at the Aber Seint estuary. William Camden thought that Arthur was crowned there.
Sein, Ile de
Breton island steeped in Celtic lore and claiming to be Merlin's birthplace.
Selice
A land in King Arthur’s domain. [More]
Seloude
See Celibe.
Sempharap
A castle visited by Gawain. [More]
Sennan Holy Well
A well in Cornwall. [More]
Sentoge
The duchy created for Galihodin because he supported Lancelot in his quarrel with Arthur.
Serbia
In Wirnt von Grafenberg’s Wigalois, Serbians ally with Prince Lion of Namur against King Wigalois of Korntin (Gawain’s son).
Serpent
Two locations. [More]
- Serpent Fountain - In Cornwall.
- Serpent's Ditch - A deep pit.
Serre
A country ruled by Lord Laniure. [More]
Servage, Isle of
An island or valley. [More]
Seven
One character, one item and two location. [More]
- Seven Kings of Cornwall - They helped Arthur.
- Seven-League Boots - Magical boots.
- Seven Roads - A heath and crossroads.
- Seven Shields, Castle of the - Where Arthur sleeps.
Severn, River
The modern name for the River Habren. [More]
Seville
A seaport in southwest Spain. Perceval’s uncle Trevrizent traveled through Seville during his adventures.
Sewingshields
A place in Northumberland. [More]
Shady Valley [Valle Ombroso]
A valley visited by Lancelot and Tristan during the Grail Quest.
Shalott
Another name for Astolat. [More]
Sherwood
A forest in Nottinghamshire. [More]
Shoreham
A city. [More]
Shoulsbarrow Castle
A fortress on Exmoor, lying just within Devon, that is said to have been used by King Arthur.
Shrieking Marsh
At the Misty Lake. [More]
Sianist
The land inhabited by Giramphiel, a goddess who was Gawain’s benefactress.
Sicily [Sesile, Sezile, Suzille, Zezile]
Italian folklore makes it Avalon. [More]
Sidravalle
A castle in the Perilous Valley. Its lord, Gabrionello, was subject to two giants. Tristan and Lancelot freed him by slaying the giants.
Siege
Two items/locations. [More]
- Siege - The seats at the Round Table.
- Siege Perilous - A seat at the Round Table.
- Siege Redoutez - A seat at the Grail Table.
Silchester [Sylchestre]
A city in Britain. [More]
Silva Caledoniae ('Wood of Scotland')
A wood in the Scottish Lowlands. [More]
Silver
One character, one location and two items. [More]
- Silver Leg, Man with the - A rich man.
- Silver Pipe, Fountain of the - Near Sir Damas' castle.
- Silver Shields, Three - Sent to Lancelot.
- Silver Table - In Carbonek.
Sindenort
A castle in Logres. Merlin, who called it Oxen Ford, said that all knowledge would descend upon it.
Slaughterbridge
Location for the Battle of Camlann. [More]
Small Charity
An abbey in Scotland. [More]
Snowdon, Mount [Eryri, Snowden, Synadoun, Synadowne, Yr Wyddfa Fawr]
The highest mountain in Wales. [More]
Sobicio
A land ruled by Andremo the Old. [More]
Soissons [Sessoine, Siesia, Soissie, Sosie, Suize]
A kingdom. [More]
Soleise [Sarras?]
Might be the Isle of Man. [More]
Solona
A city in Brittany. [More]
Soltane
A secluded wilderness. [More]
Somerset
A county of southwest England. [More]
Sorboreste
A heathen land ruled by King Verangoz, who was slain by Arthur’s nephew Meleranz.
Sorcha
The realm of the father of Ragnell, one of the various wives ascribed to Gawain.
Sorelois [Soleyse, Sorailes, Sorenlois, Sureluse]
A kingdom in Arthurian tales. [More]
Sorestan
A kingdom near Northgalis. [More]
Sorgales
An Arthurian kingdon that is said to be identical with South Wales.
Sorgarda
A castle. [More]
Sorhaut [Sorhaute]
Capital of Gore and Sorelois. [More]
Soriano Sea
According to La Tavola Ritonda, the sea surrounding the island of Avalon.
Sorlois
A kingdom. [More]
Sorrowful Fief
A monastery. [More]
Sotain Herbert
An Irish castle that belonged to a lord named Robert, whose wife Agravain rescued from a band of marauders.
South
Two locations and one character. [More]
- South Marches - Probably in Cornwall.
- South Marches, Duke of the - Enemy of Arthur.
- South Wales - Lower part of Wales.
Southampton
A port. [More]
Spain [Espaingne, Espagne, Spayn, Spayne, Spyan]
European country. [More]
Spinoza
A forest near Joyous Gard, Lancelot's castle.
Spiritual Palace
A palace in Sarras. [More]
Spoletto [Spolet, Spoleto, Spolett, Spoletto]
A central Italian city that was one of many to surrender and send tribute to King Arthur after he had captured the city of Rome.
Spring
Five locations. [More]
- Spring of Healing - With healing powers.
- Spring of Marvels - Enchanted.
- Spring of the Pine - In a forest.
- Spring of the Virgin - An enchanted fountain.
- Spring of Two Sycamores - Guarded by a knight.
Steaming Path
A perilous trial. [More]
Stirling
A castle in Central, Scotland that was one of Arthur’s courts in Béroul’s Tristan.
Stone
Five locations. [More]
- Stone Circle - At the Land's End.
- Stone Cross, Chapel of the - At a stone cross.
- Stone of Honor - An enchanted site.
- Stone of the Giant - A boulder.
- Stone of the Stag - A block of marble.
Stonehenge
A large circular array of stones on Salisbury Plain. [More]
Stony Pass [Stony Passage]
A mountain pass on the road to Gorre. [More]
Straight Marches
Different locations possible in Britain. [More]
Strange
Three locations. [More]
- Strange Castle - A fortress.
- Strange Island - Ruled by King Vagor.
- Strange Land - A kingdom.
Stranggore
An Arthurian kingdom. [More]
Strathclyde
A British kingdom. [More]
Strong Rock [Rocca Forte]
A mighty fortress on the edge of the Brown Valley, where Tristan and Lancelot encountered the legendary Segurant the Brown.
Styria
A duchy in Austria. [More]
Suffolk
A region of eastern England. When Mordred seized the English throne, most of Suffolk allied with him.
Sugales
Found in the Vulgate, but not in Malory. It would, of course, simply be southern Wales.
Sukstía
A mountain in Ireland. [More]
Summer
Two locations. [More]
- Summer Country - A land in Welsh legend.
- Summer Region - Ruled by Melwas.
Suret
A castle belonging to Duke Escant of Cambenic.
Surlat
A region in France. [More]
Surluse
A kingdom. [More]
Surrey
A county in southeast England. When Mordred seized the throne of England, most of Surrey allied with him.
Sussex [Southsex]
A region of England. [More]
Swales
A corruption of Wales used by Gottfried von Strassburg in Tristan. Gottfried names Duke Gilan, a friend of Tristan, as the duke of Swales.
Sweden [Sweben, Swetherwike, Swethland]
According to Der Pleier and the Alliterative Morte Arthure, Sweden was part of Arthur’s kingdom.
Sword
Five items and one location. [More]
- Sword - Brought to the Fisher King.
- Sword Bridge - A perilous bridge.
- Sword in the Stone - Everyone knows this.
- Sword with the Strange Baldric - or Hangings.
- Sword of/with the Strange Hangings - A reward.
- Sword with the Two Rings - A magic sword.
Swynne
A land named as part of Arthur's empire.
Sycamore, Heath of the
A beautiful place. [More]
Syria [Surie]
Home of Florie, mother of Wigalois. [More]
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