BattlefieldsSiege of Caerphilly Castle 1326
Medieval

Siege of Caerphilly Castle 1326

1326
Glamorgan, Wales
Also known as: Caerphilly 1326
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Glamorgan, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Despenser supporters
Forces
Despenser garrison c. 200–500
VS
Victor
Queen Isabella (eventually)
Forces
Isabella forces c. 3,000–5,000
Outcome
Hugh Despenser the Younger fled Caerphilly; castle held out until 1327
The Battle

History & Significance

Caerphilly Castle, where Edward II and Despenser briefly sheltered during Isabellas invasion, became the last Edwardian stronghold to surrender in Wales.

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