BattlefieldsBattle of Mynydd Hyddgen
Early Medieval

Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen

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Powys, Wales
Also known as: Battle of Camlan (possible)
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Powys, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Unknown
VS
Victor
Unknown
Outcome
Legendary final battle; many British warriors killed
The Battle

History & Significance

The site often proposed for the legendary Battle of Camlann, the final battle of King Arthur, where he was mortally wounded. No historical evidence links it directly, but the remote mountain location fits the tradition of a catastrophic twilight battle.

Forces Involved

c.1,000–3,000 per side; legendary Camlann or historical dark-age battle.

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