Battle of Cefn Digoll 630
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 630 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 7th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Cefn Digoll, also known as the Battle of the Long Mynd, was fought in 630 at Long Mountain near Welshpool in modern-day Wales. The battle was fought between the Northumbrian army of King Edwin of Northumbria and an anti-Northumbrian alliance between King Cadwallon of Gwynedd and Penda of Mercia. The battle ended the Northumbrian domination of Gwynedd, and preceded a Welsh campaign into Northumbria, which led to Edwin's death at the Battle of Hatfield Chase.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.6500, -3.0667
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