Battle of Bleddfa Castle 1262
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1262 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Wales | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Norman Invasion of Wales | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.3072, -3.1619 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought in Bleddfa, Powys in 1262 between Llywelyn II, Prince of Wales and invading Normans (English). (Wikidata, CC0)
There is no English Wikipedia article on this battle yet; the description above is from Wikidata.
See also this battle on Battlefields of Britain.
Quick answers
- When was the Battle of Bleddfa Castle?
- In 1262.
- Where was the Battle of Bleddfa Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.31, -3.16.
- Which war was it part of?
- The Norman Invasion of Wales.
From Wikidata (CC0) and Natural Earth; see the sources column in Key facts.
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Other battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales
- Battle of Penrhos Castle 1251
- Battle of Bodyddon Castle 1257
- Battle of Gwernesgof 1257
- Battle of Laugharne Castle 1257
- Battle of Builth Castle 1260
- Battle of Castell Llandandras 1262
- Battle of Diserth Castle 1263
- Battle of Nantcriba 1263
- Battle of Radnor 1264
- Battle of Caerphilly Castle 1270
All 58 battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61263351
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle