Battle of Neath Castle 1231
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1231 | 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 | 51.6651, -3.8037 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought by Llywelyn the Great's Welsh army who captured the invading Norman castle at Neath, Wales. (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 Neath Castle?
- In 1231.
- Where was the Battle of Neath Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 51.67, -3.80.
- Which war was it part of?
- The Norman Invasion of Wales.
From Wikidata (CC0) and Natural Earth; see the sources column in Key facts.
Nearby battles
- Battle of Llwchwr 1136 · 14 km
- Battle of Kenfig 1243 · 16 km
- Battle of Loughor Castle 1215 · 19 km
- Coity Castle Siege 1404 · 23 km
- Battle of Carnwyllion 1189 · 24 km
- Battle of Pant Câd-Einion 982 · 26 km
Other battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales
- Battle of the White Castle 1215
- Battle of Colwyn Castle 1216
- Battle of Hay on Wye 1216
- Battle of Caerleon Castle 1217
- Battle of Cydweli 1223
- Battle of Abergavenny Castle 1233
- Battle of Brecon 1233
- Battle of Bwlch y Dinas Castle 1233
- Battle of Cardiff Castle 1233
- Battle of Monmouth (1233) 1233
All 58 battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61413319
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle