Battle of Tal Moelfre 1157
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1157 | 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 | Henry II of England, Owain Gwynedd | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.3535, -4.2356 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle fought between King Owain Gwynedd and King Henry II of England in 1157. (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 Tal Moelfre?
- In 1157.
- Where was the Battle of Tal Moelfre fought?
- In what is now Wales (Europe), at about 53.35, -4.24.
- Who fought?
- Henry II of England, Owain Gwynedd.
- 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
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- Battle of Anglesey Sound 1098 · 19 km
- Siege of Caernarfon 1404 · 24 km
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Other battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales
- Battle of Old Domen 1095
- Battle of Gelli Carnant 1096
- Battle of Anglesey Sound 1098
- Battle of Crug Mawr 1136
- Battle of Llwchwr 1136
- Battle of Ewloe 1157
- Battle of Crogen 1165
- Battle of Caereinion Castle 1167
- Battle of Prestatyn Castle 1167
- Battle of Taflowern 1167
All 58 battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Wikidata Q13126314
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle