Battle of Laugharne Castle 1257
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1257 | 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 | 51.7694, -4.4620 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought at Laugharne in 1257, when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ousted the Norman invaders and burnt down the castle. (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 Laugharne Castle?
- In 1257.
- Where was the Battle of Laugharne Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 51.77, -4.46.
- 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 Monmouth (1233) 1233
- Battle of Pengelli Castle 1233
- Battle of Tretower 1233
- Battle of Kenfig 1243
- Battle of Penrhos Castle 1251
- Battle of Bodyddon Castle 1257
- Battle of Gwernesgof 1257
- Battle of Builth Castle 1260
- Battle of Bleddfa Castle 1262
- Battle of Castell Llandandras 1262
All 58 battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61410355
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle