BattlefieldsLlywelyn ap Gruffudd Secures Builth 1260
Medieval

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Secures Builth 1260

1260
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English Marcher forces
Forces
Builth Castle garrison
VS
Victor
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Forces
Gwynedd forces under Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Outcome
Welsh capture Builth temporarily; English Marcher position weakened
The Battle

History & Significance

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd attacks and temporarily captures Builth Castle, demonstrating his growing power in mid-Wales and pressuring the English Marcher lords. The action tests Edward I predecessor Henry III inability to defend the March and encourages Llywelyn to press for recognition of his overlordship.

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