BattlefieldsNorman capture of Cardiff
Medieval

Norman capture of Cardiff

1081
Glamorgan, Wales
Also known as: Cardiff Castle 1081 · William in south Wales 1081
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Glamorgan, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Welsh of Glamorgan
Forces
Welsh of Glamorgan c.300–600.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
William I c.500–1,500
Outcome
Castle planted at Cardiff; William reached St Davids on pilgrimage-march
The Battle

History & Significance

Williams march to St Davids in 1081, during which Cardiff was fortified, was simultaneously a pilgrimage and a show of force that asserted Norman overlordship over the Welsh princes of the south.

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