BattlefieldsLlywelyn the Great Siege of Aberystwyth 1221
Medieval

Llywelyn the Great Siege of Aberystwyth 1221

1221
Ceredigion, Wales
Also known as: Llywelyn captures Aberystwyth from crown 1221
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ceredigion, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England
Forces
c. 200–350 English garrison
VS
Victor
Gwynedd (Llywelyn the Great)
Forces
c. 1,500–2,500 Welsh forces
Outcome
Aberystwyth Castle taken; Welsh control of Ceredigion consolidated
The Battle

History & Significance

Llywelyn the Great captured Aberystwyth Castle from English control in 1221, consolidating his hold on Ceredigion which he had been building throughout the previous decade. The castle was a key strategic point linking north and south Wales and its capture strengthened Llywelyn's position as the dominant power in Wales. His control of Aberystwyth lasted until English re-conquest after his death.

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