BattlefieldsBattle of Monmouth (1233)
Medieval

Battle of Monmouth (1233)

1233
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kingdom of England; County of Flanders
VS
Victor
English rebels; Principality of Wales
Outcome
Rebel victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Monmouth took place on 25 November 1233, the feast day of St Catherine, between forces loyal to Henry III, King of England, and those of Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and Lord Marshal of England, who had formed an alliance with the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and his supporter Owain ap Gruffydd, a grandson of Rhys of Deheubarth.

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

Kingdom of England; County of Flanders: Heavy

Forces Involved

not recorded

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