BattlefieldsGlyndwr Takes Aberystwyth Castle 1404
Medieval

Glyndwr Takes Aberystwyth Castle 1404

1404
Ceredigion, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ceredigion, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England
VS
Victor
Glyndwr
Outcome
Aberystwyth falls; Glyndwr controls most of Wales
The Battle

History & Significance

The capture of Aberystwyth in 1404 gave Glyndwr control of both major royal castles in west Wales; at the height of his power he controlled virtually all of Wales outside a few isolated garrisons.

Forces Involved

Glyndwr forces: c. 1,000–2,000 men in siege. English garrison: c. 100–200 men.

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