BattlefieldsSiege of Coity Castle 1405
Medieval

Siege of Coity Castle 1405

1405
Glamorgan, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Glamorgan, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh rebels
VS
Victor
England
Outcome
English garrison held Coity despite prolonged siege
The Battle

History & Significance

The garrison of Coity Castle in Glamorgan held out against Welsh siege throughout 1405 despite lack of relief; their resistance tied down Welsh forces in the south.

Forces Involved

English relief/siege forces: c. 800–1,500 men. Welsh besiegers: c. 1,000–2,000 men.

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