Battle of Caerphilly Castle 1270
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1270 | 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 | 51.5761, -3.2203 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
1270 battle fought by invading Normans against the native Army of Wales. (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 Caerphilly Castle?
- In 1270.
- Where was the Battle of Caerphilly Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 51.58, -3.22.
- 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 Bleddfa Castle 1262
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- Battle of Diserth Castle 1263
- Battle of Nantcriba 1263
- Battle of Radnor 1264
- Battle of Powis Castle 1274
- Battle of Dolfrowyn Castle 1277
- Battle of Hawarden Castle 1282
- Battle of Newport 1402
- Battle of St Asaph 1406
All 58 battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61412377
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle