BattlefieldsBattle of Ewloe
Medieval

Battle of Ewloe

1157
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kingdom of Gwynedd
Forces
Kingdom of England and Welsh allies: Unknown; see Forces involved
VS
Victor
Kingdom of England and Welsh allies
Forces
Kingdom of Gwynedd: Unknown; see Forces involved
Outcome
Welsh victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Ewloe (also known as the Battle of Coleshill, or Counsylth, or Coleshille, or Cennadlog) was fought in July 1157 between the Anglo-Norman forces of King Henry II of England and an army led by the Welsh Tywysog Owain Gwynedd, near Ewloe in what is now Flintshire, north-east Wales, although the precise location of the battle is still a matter of scholarly debate. The battle was part of Henry's campaign to reassert control over Welsh territories and the Welsh Marches following his accession to the throne in 1154.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Kingdom of England and Welsh allies: Heavy casualties in the outflanking force; Eustace fitz John; Henry FitzRoy

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