BattlefieldsBurning of Shrewsbury by Welsh
Medieval

Burning of Shrewsbury by Welsh

1094
Shropshire, England
Also known as: Rhys ap Tewdwr retaliates 1094 · Welsh raid on Shrewsbury
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Shrewsbury region
Forces
Shrewsbury garrison c. 500–800.
VS
Victor
Welsh raiders
Forces
Welsh raiders c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Welsh counterattack destroys Norman settlements in Marches
The Battle

History & Significance

Welsh raids deep into Shropshire during the 1094 revolt demonstrated that the Marcher lords had overstretched during their rapid advance and that the Welsh could strike back into England itself.

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