BattlefieldsPwll Melyn Aftermath — Glyndwr Son Taken 1405
Medieval

Pwll Melyn Aftermath — Glyndwr Son Taken 1405

1405
Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Glyndwr forces
Forces
Glyndwr forces near Usk aftermath
VS
Victor
English forces under Lord Talbot
Forces
English forces under Lord Talbot
Outcome
Heavy Welsh losses; Glyndwr brother killed, son captured after Pwll Melyn
The Battle

History & Significance

Following the battle of Pwll Melyn near Usk where Lord Talbot defeats a major Welsh force, Glyndwr brother Tudur is killed and his son Gruffudd is captured. Gruffudd is taken to London and dies in the Tower. The action near Usk severely damages Glyndwr family and military leadership, reducing his ability to project power into southeast Wales.

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