BattlefieldsSiege of Harlech Castle
Medieval

Siege of Harlech Castle

1282–1289
Gwynedd, Wales
Also known as: Building siege Harlech · Harlech Castle siege 1294
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Gwynedd, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh resistance
Forces
Welsh resistance c.100–300; castle construction & siege.
VS
Victor
England
Forces
Edward I c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
Edward I constructed and garrisoned castle to dominate Merioneth
The Battle

History & Significance

Harlech Castle was built (1282–89) by Edward I as part of his Iron Ring of fortresses encircling Gwynedd. Its near-impregnable cliff-top position and sea-gate (allowing resupply by ship even under siege) made it a key instrument of English control. It would later play a pivotal role in the Glyndŵr revolt and Wars of the Roses.

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