BattlefieldsLord Rhys Captures Llandovery Castle 1162
Medieval

Lord Rhys Captures Llandovery Castle 1162

1162
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norman garrison of Llandovery Castle
Forces
Llandovery Norman garrison
VS
Victor
Deheubarth under Lord Rhys
Forces
Deheubarth under Lord Rhys
Outcome
Welsh capture Llandovery; Tywi valley secured for Deheubarth
The Battle

History & Significance

Lord Rhys takes Llandovery Castle, a key Norman stronghold controlling the upper Tywi valley. This gives Deheubarth control of the mountain passes between south and mid Wales and greatly strengthens Welsh strategic position in the region.

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