Battle of Gelli Carnant 1096
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1096 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
| War / conflict | Norman Invasion of Wales | Wikidata |
| Participants | Normans, Welsh people | Wikidata |
About the battle
Battle in Pembrokeshire in 1096 in which, according to Brut y Tywysogion, the Welsh defeated the Normans near the farm now called Celli Carnant. (Wikidata description, reviewed and corrected; sources: Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Gelli Carnant (rev 10962030))
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.8450, -4.8422
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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 Mynydd Carn 1081 · 11 km
- Siege of Pembroke 1648 · 19 km
- Battle of Fishguard 1797 · 19 km
- Battle of St Clears 1403 · 23 km
- Battle of Cilgerran 1258 · 27 km
- Battle of Laugharne Castle 1257 · 27 km
Other battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales
- Battle of Rhymney 1071
- Battle of Rhuddlan Castle 1075
- Battle of Aberllech 1086
- Battle of Brecon 1093
- Battle of Clastbirig 1095
- Battle of Old Domen 1095
- Battle of Anglesey Sound 1098
- Battle of Crug Mawr 1136
- Battle of Llwchwr 1136
- Battle of Tal Moelfre 1157
All battles of the Norman Invasion of Wales →
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Further reading
- Battle of Gelli Carnant on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q13126305
- Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Gelli Carnant (rev 10962030)
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle