BattlefieldsLlywelyn the Great Siege of Cardigan 1215
Medieval

Llywelyn the Great Siege of Cardigan 1215

1215
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norman garrison of Cardigan Castle
Forces
Cardigan Norman garrison
VS
Victor
Llywelyn the Great
Forces
Gwynedd forces under Llywelyn the Great
Outcome
Llywelyn captures Cardigan Castle; dominance over Welsh princes at peak
The Battle

History & Significance

Llywelyn the Great besieges and captures Cardigan Castle during his great southward campaign exploiting King John crisis with the barons. Cardigan is a vital stronghold controlling the Teifi valley and its fall gives Llywelyn dominance over all of native Wales during the Magna Carta crisis, making him the most powerful prince Wales had seen.

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