Battle of Dolfrowyn Castle 1277
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1277 | 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 | 52.5462, -3.2520 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle faught in 1277 as invading Norman (English) troops besiged Castell Dolforwyn, held by Llywelyn II, Prince of Wales' Welsh 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 Dolfrowyn Castle?
- In 1277.
- Where was the Battle of Dolfrowyn Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.55, -3.25.
- 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 Q61314200
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle