BattlefieldsWilliam de Braose Attacks Elfael 1095
Medieval

William de Braose Attacks Elfael 1095

1095
Radnorshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Radnorshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Elfael Welsh defenders
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
William de Braose with Sussex and Marcher forces
Outcome
De Braose penetration into Elfael; foundation of Welsh Marcher power established
The Battle

History & Significance

William de Braose, lord of Bramber and ancestor of the great Marcher dynasty, conducted campaigns in the Welsh border country attacking the Welsh kingdom of Elfael in Radnorshire. The de Braose family would become the most feared and powerful Marcher dynasty, but William laid the foundation of their Welsh power through systematic military campaigns against the Welsh lords of Elfael and neighbouring territories.

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