BattlefieldsScotch Cattle attack Nantyglo ironworks 1832
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Scotch Cattle attack Nantyglo ironworks 1832

1832
Wales
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Nantyglo workers accepting reduced wages.
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scotch Cattle bands from surrounding iron villages
Outcome
Intimidation campaign carried out. Several houses wrecked. Military patrols unable to identify perpetrators. Wages dispute outcome uncertain but Scotch Cattle activity demonstrated the limits of employer authority in the iron valleys.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Scotch Cattle conducted a major intimidation campaign against Nantyglo ironworks workers during a wages dispute. The Nantyglo actions attracted government attention and military patrols were sent to the area, but the Scotch Cattle successfully maintained their anonymity.

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