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Battle of Cadfan 1257

Battle of Cadfan: The ruins of Dinefwr Castle overlooking the Tywi Valley
Image: John Darch, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1257Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationWalesNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsKingdom of England, Principality of WalesWikidata P710
Coordinates51.8840, -3.9950Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Cadfan was fought between English and Welsh forces in 1257. The battle consisted of two military engagements; one at Coed Llathen and the other at Cymerau. The word Cadfan is Welsh for "place of battle".

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Location

51.8840, -3.9950 · Wales

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