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Death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd at Cilmeri 1282

1282
Radnorshire, Wales
Also known as: Battle of Orewin Bridge
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Radnorshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wales (Llywelyn ap Gruffudd)
Forces
Llywelyn c.100–200; skirmish near Cilmeri.
VS
Victor
England
Forces
English c.500–800
Outcome
Llywelyn killed in a skirmish at Cilmeri; Welsh independence ended
The Battle

History & Significance

The last native Prince of Wales was killed in a small skirmish near Cilmeri in December 1282; his death ended Welsh independence permanently and opened the way for Edward I conquest.

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