BattlefieldsSkirmish at Machynlleth
Medieval

Skirmish at Machynlleth

1485
Merionethshire, Wales
Also known as: Machynlleth 1485
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Merionethshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkist loyalists
Forces
c. 300–500 Yorkist loyalists; march skirmish.
VS
Victor
Henry Tudor
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Henry Tudor (growing Welsh)
Outcome
Tudor forces passed through Machynlleth gathering Welsh support
The Battle

History & Significance

Henry Tudor passed through mid-Wales on his march north-east, with Welsh lords joining him in significant numbers reflecting deep Welsh sentiment against Richard III.

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