BattlefieldsRhys ap Thomas Patrol of Pembrokeshire 1490
Tudor

Rhys ap Thomas Patrol of Pembrokeshire 1490

1490
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
local opposition
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Rhys ap Thomas retinue
Outcome
Rhys ap Thomas maintained his dominant position in Pembrokeshire through show of force
The Battle

History & Significance

Rhys ap Thomas as the dominant power in south Wales conducted regular military patrols through Pembrokeshire to maintain order and his personal authority as Henry VII principal magnate in Wales. These patrols served to demonstrate Rhys military power, suppress local disorders, and enforce the Tudor peace in a county that had seen repeated disturbances. Rhys essentially functioned as viceroy of south Wales.

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