BattlefieldsBryn Derwin — Llywelyn Defeats Brothers 1255
Medieval

Bryn Derwin — Llywelyn Defeats Brothers 1255

1255
Merionethshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Merionethshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Owain ap Gruffudd and Dafydd ap Gruffudd
Forces
brothers Owain and Dafydd in Gwynedd
VS
Victor
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Forces
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd faction
Outcome
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd victorious; brothers defeated, Gwynedd consolidated
The Battle

History & Significance

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd defeats his brothers Owain and Dafydd at Bryn Derwin in Arfon, establishing sole control over Gwynedd. Owain is imprisoned for over twenty years. The victory is the foundation of Llywelyn Last career as Prince of Wales, allowing him to consolidate before expanding his authority over other Welsh princes.

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