BattlefieldsEdward I Anglesey Amphibious Operation 1282
Medieval

Edward I Anglesey Amphibious Operation 1282

1282
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh (Gwynedd)
Forces
Gwynedd Welsh attempting to recross to mainland
VS
Victor
English
Forces
English amphibious force
Outcome
English seize Anglesey; Welsh counter-attack at Moel-y-don defeated
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward I uses a fleet to transport a force to Anglesey to seize the grain harvest and threaten Gwynedd from the west, complementing his land advance. Welsh forces under Llywelyn ap Gruffudd nephew attempt to build a bridge of boats from Anglesey to threaten the English force but are ambushed crossing at Moel-y-don, suffering heavy losses including the seneschal of Snowdon.

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