Battle of Abergwili 1022
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Key facts
| Date (year) | 1022 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
About the battle
Battle near Abergwili in the Tywi valley in 1022, in which Llywelyn ap Seisyll defeated Rhain, an Irish claimant to the kingdom of Deheubarth. (Wikidata description, reviewed and corrected; sources: Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Abergwili (rev 10962026))
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.8660, -4.2690
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0). There is no English Wikipedia article on this battle yet; the description above is based on Wikidata, corrected against the sources cited.
Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Pwlldyfarch 1042 · 3 km
- Battle of Cydweli 1223 · 15 km
- Battle of Aber Towi 1044 · 15 km
- Battle of St Clears 1403 · 17 km
- Battle of Laugharne Castle 1257 · 17 km
- Battle of Llandeilo Fawr 1282 · 19 km
Browse more: battles in Carmarthenshire · battles in Wales · Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking · 11th century battles
Further reading
- Battle of Abergwili on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q13126298
- Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Abergwili (rev 10962026)
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle