BattlefieldsLord Rhys Submits and Allied with Henry II 1171
Medieval

Lord Rhys Submits and Allied with Henry II 1171

1171
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Henry II English authority
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Lord Rhys Welsh forces
Outcome
Accommodation reached; Lord Rhys becomes Justiciar, Welsh power preserved
The Battle

History & Significance

Lord Rhys meets Henry II at Pembroke Castle and reaches a settlement, being appointed Justiciar of South Wales. Rather than continued conflict, Rhys chooses to become the senior Welsh figure in the English administrative system while maintaining his military power. He uses the position to advance Welsh interests until Henry death.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Aubrey Research

Explore the landscape around Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any location in Britain — drawing on Domesday records, scheduled monuments, Victorian OS maps, geological data and archaeological archives to tell the full story of a place.

Research a location near Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire