Battle of Pwll Melyn 1405
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1405 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Wales | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Glyndŵr Rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Principality of Wales | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.7180, -2.9540 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Pwll Melyn (also known as the Battle of Usk) was a battle between the Welsh and English on 5 May 1405. It was part of the Glyndŵr Rising that lasted from 1400 to 1415. It was the first English victory in a pitched battle during the war. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for the Welsh, including two important commanders, Owain Glyndwr's brother and eldest son.
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