BattlefieldsSiege of Aberystwyth Castle 1277
Medieval

Siege of Aberystwyth Castle 1277

1277
Ceredigion, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ceredigion, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wales
Forces
Welsh c.500–1,000; castle siege.
VS
Victor
England (Edward I)
Forces
Edward I c.4,000–6,000
Outcome
Aberystwyth falls to Edward I in his first Welsh campaign
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward I systematic conquest began with taking Aberystwyth in 1277; the castle was then rebuilt as one of his iron ring of fortresses to suppress Welsh resistance.

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