BattlefieldsGlyndwr Oswestry Area Raid 1400
Medieval

Glyndwr Oswestry Area Raid 1400

1400
Shropshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Oswestry English and March defenses
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Glyndwr initial raiding force
Outcome
Welsh raid Oswestry area; March communities alarmed, Henry IV prepares response
The Battle

History & Significance

In the opening days of the revolt Glyndwr forces raid the Oswestry area, a mixed Welsh-English border town on English soil. The attack demonstrates Glyndwr willingness to strike into English territory and creates panic along the entire March. It contributes to English calls for a military response and Henry IV decision to march into Wales.

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