BattlefieldsRowland Lee Raid into Flintshire 1539
Tudor

Rowland Lee Raid into Flintshire 1539

1539
Flintshire, Wales
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Flintshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Flintshire outlaws
Forces
armed Flintshire outlaws
VS
Victor
Council of Wales
Forces
Council of Wales mounted parties
Outcome
Several outlaw gangs broken up; executions carried out in Flint town
The Battle

History & Significance

Lee mounted armed operations in Flintshire targeting cross-border criminals who raided into Cheshire and then retreated into Welsh jurisdiction. The enforcement operations included seizure of cattle, destruction of outlaw bases, and pursuit of named criminals. Several confrontations with armed outlaws occurred during which shots and blows were exchanged.

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