BattlefieldsLlandovery Castle Siege — Second Recovery by Lord Rhys 1189
Medieval

Llandovery Castle Siege — Second Recovery by Lord Rhys 1189

1189
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison/Norman forces
Forces
Llandovery English garrison
VS
Victor
Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd (Deheubarth Welsh forces)
Forces
Lord Rhys Deheubarth forces
Outcome
Welsh recapture Llandovery; Tywi valley strategic route secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Lord Rhys recaptures Llandovery Castle which had reverted to English control during a period of accommodation. The castle commands the upper Tywi valley and its possession is essential to Welsh control of the mountain routes between north and south Wales. Its recapture secures the strategic corridor and reasserts Rhys power over Deheubarth.

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