BattlefieldsBattle of Campstone Hill
Medieval

Battle of Campstone Hill

1405
Monmouthshire, Wales
Also known as: Battle of Pwll Melyn
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Monmouthshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wales (Tudor ap Gruffudd)
Forces
Welsh (Tudor ap Gruffudd) c.1,500–2,500.
VS
Victor
England (Talbot)
Forces
English (Talbot) c.1,000–1,500
Outcome
English victory; Owain Glyndŵr's brother killed
The Battle

History & Significance

A serious defeat for Owain Glyndŵr. His brother Tudor was killed and his son Gruffudd captured. After the high point of Pilleth and French alliance, this battle marked the turning of the tide against Glyndŵr. English control gradually reasserted over the next few years.

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