BattlefieldsGlyndwr Raids Powys Marches Winter 1401
Medieval

Glyndwr Raids Powys Marches Winter 1401

1401
Powys, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Powys, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English March garrisons and settlers
Forces
March English garrisons and settler communities
VS
Victor
Owain Glyndŵr
Forces
Glyndwr raiding forces
Outcome
Welsh raids extend through Powys marches; English border communities flee to castles
The Battle

History & Significance

Glyndwr expands his raiding into the Powys marches and Montgomery borders during the winter of 1401, demonstrating his ability to operate in conditions English forces found difficult. Welsh communities in the March who had been ambiguous begin actively supporting the revolt. English colonists in border towns seek refuge in castles.

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