BattlefieldsGlyndwr French Expedition into England — Woodbury Hill 1405
Medieval

Glyndwr French Expedition into England — Woodbury Hill 1405

1405
Worcestershire, England
Also known as: Glyndwr reaches Woodbury Hill 1405 · Welsh French advance into England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Worcestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Both sides withdrew
Forces
Henry IV's army blocking advance
VS
Victor
Inconclusive
Forces
Glyndwr with c.2500 French troops under Jean de Rieux
Outcome
Glyndwr with French allies advanced into Worcestershire reaching Woodbury Hill near Woodbury; English royal army blocked further advance; both sides withdrew without major battle
The Battle

History & Significance

This was the furthest Glyndwr's rebellion penetrated into England; the presence of French troops on English soil alarmed Henry IV; the withdrawal without battle marked the high-water mark of the rebellion

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