BattlefieldsHenry IV Third Expedition into Wales 1402
Medieval

Henry IV Third Expedition into Wales 1402

1402
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Glyndwr avoiding engagement
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
English royal army circa 8000 under Henry IV
Outcome
English expedition forced to retreat by weather; Glyndwr legend grows
The Battle

History & Significance

Henry IV leads his third major expedition into Wales following the disaster at Bryn Glas, advancing into mid-Wales with a large army. Glyndwr refuses pitched battle. Exceptionally bad weather including early snowfalls in August forces the English army to retreat with significant losses from cold and supply failure. Welsh people attribute the weather to Glyndwr magical powers.

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