BattlefieldsBattle of Grosmont 1405
Medieval

Battle of Grosmont 1405

1405
Monmouthshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Monmouthshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh rebels
Forces
Welsh raiders c.800–1,500.
VS
Victor
England (Prince Henry)
Forces
English (Prince Henry) c.1,000–1,500
Outcome
Prince Henry defeated a Welsh raiding force near Grosmont
The Battle

History & Significance

Prince Henry defeat of a Welsh raiding party at Grosmont in 1405 was an early sign of English recovery; the Prince who would become Henry V was learning his military craft in Wales.

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