BattlefieldsFranco-Welsh March to Woodbury Hill 1405
Medieval

Franco-Welsh March to Woodbury Hill 1405

1405
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
English royal army under Henry IV
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Franco-Welsh combined army circa 10000
Outcome
Stalemate; Franco-Welsh advance halted at Woodbury Hill, both sides withdraw
The Battle

History & Significance

The combined Franco-Welsh army under Glyndwr and French Marshal de Rieux advances deep into England reaching Woodbury Hill near Worcester, the closest Welsh forces came to the English heartland during the entire revolt. Henry IV musters a large English army in response. The two sides face off for eight days before Glyndwr withdraws.

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