Battle of Llangollen 870
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 870 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Wales | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Saxon invasion of Wales | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.9792, -3.1595 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought in Llangolen, Wales in 870. (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 Llangollen?
- In 870.
- Where was the Battle of Llangollen fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.98, -3.16.
- Which war was it part of?
- The Anglo-Saxon invasion of Wales.
From Wikidata (CC0) and Natural Earth; see the sources column in Key facts.
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61410209
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle