BattlefieldsBattle of Pwll Melyn
Medieval

Battle of Pwll Melyn

1405
Monmouthshire, Wales
Also known as: Battle of Usk 1405
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Monmouthshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh rebels
Forces
Welsh rebels c.2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
England (Lord Grey of Codnor)
Forces
English (Lord Grey) c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
Welsh force defeated; Glyndŵr's brother Tudur killed; son Gruffudd captured
The Battle

History & Significance

The battle that marked the turning point of the Glyndŵr revolt. The Welsh were ambushed after crossing the Usk and suffered their worst defeat of the war. Glyndŵr's brother Tudur was killed, his son Gruffudd captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London where he died. From this point the revolt contracted geographically and politically, though it continued for several more years.

Casualties & Losses

1,500 Welsh killed; Glyndŵr's brother Tudur slain

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