Battle of Holywell Castle 1213
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1213 | 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 | 53.2649, -3.2257 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought at Flintshire in 1213 between invading Norman forces and local 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 Holywell Castle?
- In 1213.
- Where was the Battle of Holywell Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 53.26, -3.23.
- 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 Carnwyllion 1189
- Battle of Maesyfed 1195
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- Battle of Painscastle Castle 1196
- Battle of Mold Castle 1199
- Battle of Carreghofa 1213
- Battle of Mathrafal Castle 1213
- Battle of Loughor Castle 1215
- Battle of the White Castle 1215
- Battle of Colwyn Castle 1216
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61398003
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle