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He is now remembered as a national hero on a par with King Arthur and numerous small groups have adopted his symbolism to advocate independence or nationalism for Wales.

For example, during the 1980s, a group calling themselves " Meibion Glyndŵr " claimed responsibility for the burning of English holiday homes in Wales.

Welsh legend states that when Wales is threatened again he will rise from his unknown resting place in order to lead the defence of Wales, quite like the legend of King Arthur.

The creation of the National Assembly for Wales brought him back into the spotlight and in 2000 celebrations were held all over Wales to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the rising.

Stamps were issued with his likeness and streets, parks, and public squares were named after him throughout Wales.

Owain ’ s personal standard — the quartered arms of Powys and Deheubarth rampant — began to be seen all over Wales, especially at rugby union matches against the English.

A campaign exists to make 16 September, the date Owain raised his standard, a public holiday in Wales.

An annual award for achievement in the arts and literature, the Glyndŵr Award, is named after him.

In 2007, popular Welsh musicians the Manic Street Preachers wrote a song entitled " 1404 " based on Owain Glyndŵr.

The song can be found on the CD single for ' Autumnsong '.

A statue of Owain Glyndŵr on horseback was installed in 2007 in The Square in Corwen, Denbighshire to commemorate his life and his lasting influence on Wales.

Also located on the Square in Corwen is the Owain Glyndwr Hotel.

The waymarked long distance footpath Glyndŵr's Way runs through Mid Wales near to his homelands.