BattlefieldsRevolt of Llywelyn Bren — Siege of Caerphilly
Medieval

Revolt of Llywelyn Bren — Siege of Caerphilly

1316
Glamorgan, Wales
Also known as: Llywelyn Bren Revolt 1316 · Welsh Uprising in Glamorgan 1316
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Glamorgan, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh (Llywelyn Bren)
VS
Victor
English (Earl of Hereford)
Outcome
English victory; Llywelyn surrendered; later executed by de Spenser
The Battle

History & Significance

Llywelyn Bren, lord of Senghenydd and the last significant Welsh nobleman of Glamorgan, led an uprising against the brutal English administration of Glamorgan. With 10,000 men and his six sons, he attacked Caerphilly Castle on 28 January 1316 — capturing the outer ward but unable to break the inner defences. He burned the town but was eventually forced to withdraw. He surrendered at Ystradfellte on 18 March to save his followers from punishment. He was later executed by Hugh de Despenser — an act so outrageous it contributed to Edward II's downfall.

Forces Involved

English: c. 2,000–3,500. Welsh (Llywelyn Bren): c. 1,000–2,000.

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