Battle of Colwyn Castle 1216
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1216 | 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 | 52.1770, -3.3064 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought at Colwyn Castle, Powys in 1216 between Wales and invading Norman army. (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 Colwyn Castle?
- In 1216.
- Where was the Battle of Colwyn Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.18, -3.31.
- 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 Carreghofa 1213
- Battle of Holywell Castle 1213
- Battle of Mathrafal Castle 1213
- Battle of Loughor Castle 1215
- Battle of the White Castle 1215
- Battle of Hay on Wye 1216
- Battle of Caerleon Castle 1217
- Battle of Cydweli 1223
- Battle of Neath Castle 1231
- Battle of Abergavenny Castle 1233
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61268045
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle