BattlefieldsSiege of Caernarfon Castle 1401
Medieval

Siege of Caernarfon Castle 1401

1401
Caernarfonshire, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Caernarfonshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh rebels
Forces
Caernarfon garrison c.300–500; English held.
VS
Victor
England
Forces
Welsh rebels c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Welsh attack on Caernarfon repulsed; castle gate burned but garrison held
The Battle

History & Significance

The first Welsh attack on Caernarfon in 1401 nearly succeeded; rebels burned the gate but could not storm the walls, and the castle remained in English hands throughout the rebellion.

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