BattlefieldsCoenwulf of Mercia Dies on Campaign in Wales 821
Early Medieval

Coenwulf of Mercia Dies on Campaign in Wales 821

821
Flintshire, Wales
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Campaign
Location
Flintshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
Coenwulf died at Basingwerk while mustering for a renewed campaign against Powys; no battle is recorded to have taken place. The planned campaign against the Welsh was carried out the following year (822) by his brother and successor Ceolwulf I.
The Battle

History & Significance

Coenwulf of Mercia Dies on Campaign in Wales 821 was a campaign of the Early Medieval period, fought in Flintshire, Wales in 821. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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