Battle of Bodyddon Castle 1257
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1257 | 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 | 52.7777, -3.0973 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought between the Prince of Wales (Llywelyn the Great) and invading Normans (and Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn), fought in 1257.. (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 Bodyddon Castle?
- In 1257.
- Where was the Battle of Bodyddon Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.78, -3.10.
- 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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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61268370
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle