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Battle of Coleshill 1157

1157
Flintshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Flintshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Henry II)
VS
Victor
Gwynedd (Owain Gwynedd)
Outcome
Henry II ambushed in Flintshire woodland; royal household cut up; Henry barely escaped
The Battle

History & Significance

Owain Gwynedd ambushed Henry II force in woodland near Flint in 1157; the king barely escaped and the campaign ended in stalemate, demonstrating Welsh defensive capability.

Forces Involved

Henry II: c. 1,000–2,000 troops. Owain Gwynedd ambush: c. 800–1,500 warriors.

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