BattlefieldsSiege of Clifford Castle
Medieval

Siege of Clifford Castle

1067
Herefordshire, England
Also known as: Clifford Castle construction 1067 · FitzOsbern at Clifford
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Herefordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh of Ewyas
Forces
c. 300 Welsh of Ewyas
VS
Victor
William FitzOsbern
Forces
c. 1,200 FitzOsbern forces
Outcome
Castle planted at Wye crossing into Wales; Welsh territory seized
The Battle

History & Significance

Clifford Castle on the Wye gave Norman forces their first deep penetration into Welsh territory proper and became a base for the advance into Brycheiniog and Gwent.

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