BattlefieldsHywel Dda Takes Gwynedd 942
Early Medieval

Hywel Dda Takes Gwynedd 942

942
Gwynedd, Wales
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Gwynedd, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Gwynedd succession claimants
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Deheubarth forces
Outcome
Hywel Dda gains Gwynedd; most of Wales united under one ruler
The Battle

History & Significance

Hywel Dda extends his rule northward to encompass Gwynedd following the death of Idwal Foel, uniting most of Wales south of the Dee under one ruler. This brief unification allowed his celebrated law code to be drafted at Whitland.

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