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Medieval

Skirmish at Aberdaron

1461
Caernarfonshire, Wales
Also known as: Aberdaron 1461 · Llyn Peninsula skirmish 1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Caernarfonshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
unknown
Forces
local opposition c.300–500.
VS
Victor
unknown
Forces
Lancastrian fugitives c.200–400
Outcome
Minor coastal skirmish as Lancastrian fugitives sought sea transport
The Battle

History & Significance

Lancastrian fugitives attempting to flee to Ireland from Llyn Peninsula after Yorkist victories encountered local opposition at Aberdaron.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Aberdaron

The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)
Scheduled monument · Early Medieval · ~0.2 miles
The Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)
Scheduled monument · Early Medieval · ~0.2 miles
Capel Anelog
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.3 miles
Castell Odo
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~1.4 miles
Hut Circle Settlement North-West of Mount Pleasant
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~1.6 miles
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