Battle of Brecenanmere 916
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 916 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 10th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
About the battle
Battle fought at Brecenanmere (Llangorse Lake) in 916 between Welsh and Anglo-Saxon forces. (Wikidata description, reviewed and corrected; sources: Wikidata Q61081731 (RCAHMW Inventory reference))
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.9468, -3.3909
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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.
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- Battle of Aberllech 1086 · 14 km
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Further reading
- Battle of Brecenanmere on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q61081731
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle