Battle of Painscastle Castle 1196
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1196 | 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 | 52.1069, -3.2186 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought in Powys, Wales in 1196 between the Welsh army and the invading Normans (English). (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 Painscastle Castle?
- In 1196.
- Where was the Battle of Painscastle Castle fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 52.11, -3.22.
- 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 Taflowern 1167
- Battle of Seisyll's Court 1175
- Battle of Dingestow Castle 1182
- Battle of Carnwyllion 1189
- Battle of Maesyfed 1195
- Battle of Domen Gastell 1196
- Battle of Mold Castle 1199
- Battle of Carreghofa 1213
- Battle of Holywell Castle 1213
- Battle of Mathrafal Castle 1213
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q61268143
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle