BattlefieldsBattle of Craig y Dorth
Medieval

Battle of Craig y Dorth

1404
Monmouthshire, Wales
Also known as: Craig-y-Dorth near Mitchel Troy 1404
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Monmouthshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England
VS
Victor
Wales (Glyndŵr forces)
Outcome
Welsh victory; English pursued to the gates of Monmouth
The Battle

History & Significance

After an English victory at Campstone Hill near Grosmont, the Welsh forces moved south and won a counter-engagement at Craig-y-Dorth near Mitchel Troy, pursuing the English right up to the gates of Monmouth town. The back-and-forth nature of fighting in this region showed that neither side could achieve decisive control of south-east Wales. 1404 was one of Glyndŵr's most successful years — he also captured Aberystwyth and Harlech castles and held his first parliament at Machynlleth.

Forces Involved

Welsh (Glyndŵr forces): c. 800–1,500 men. English: c. 600–1,200 men.

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