Battle of Llwchwr 1136
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1136 | 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 |
| Participants | Hywel ap Maredudd, Kingdom of Brycheiniog | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.6570, -4.0102 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Llwchwr (or Battle of Gower) was fought between Welsh and Norman forces between Loughor and Swansea on New Year's Day 1136.
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