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Capture of Edward II at Neath 1326

1326
West Glamorgan, Wales
Also known as: Edward II taken at Neath Abbey · Fall of Edward II Wales 1326
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Glamorgan, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Edward II and Hugh Despenser the Younger
Forces
Edward II with Despenser and small remnant
VS
Victor
Henry of Lancaster acting for Isabella
Forces
Henry of Lancaster search party
Outcome
Edward II captured near Neath Abbey; Despenser the Younger seized and subsequently executed at Hereford
The Battle

History & Significance

Final capture that made deposition inevitable; Edward transferred to Kenilworth and later Berkeley Castle where he died in 1327

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Capture of Edward II at Neath 1326

Neath Castle
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.1 miles
Neath Roman Site
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.4 miles
Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab
Scheduled monument · Early Medieval · ~0.8 miles
Neath Abbey
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1 miles
Neath Abbey Ironworks
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~1 miles
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