The Battle of Pwll Melyn on 5 May 1405 was the worst Welsh defeat of the rebellion. Glyndŵr's son Gruffudd and his forces tried to capture Usk Castle and were annihilated. Gruffudd was captured; Tudor ap Gruffudd (Owain's brother) was killed. Three hundred Welsh prisoners were beheaded outside Usk Castle walls. The battle broke the offensive momentum of the rebellion in south-east Wales. Combined with the Grosmont reverse, 1405 marked the turning of the tide against Glyndŵr.
300 Welsh prisoners beheaded; Tudor ap Gruffudd killed
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