BattlefieldsLord Rhys Sieges of Kidwelly Castle 1159
Medieval

Lord Rhys Sieges of Kidwelly Castle 1159

1159
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Norman Kidwelly garrison
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Deheubarth forces under Lord Rhys
Outcome
Welsh attack; castle not permanently taken but surrounding area harassed
The Battle

History & Significance

Rhys ap Gruffudd, Lord Rhys, attacks and besieges the Norman castle at Kidwelly as part of his sustained campaign to drive Norman power from Deheubarth. The castle dominates the Gwendraeth valley and its reduction is essential to Welsh recovery of southwest Wales.

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