Battle of Llangollen 870
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 870 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 9th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Saxon invasion of Wales | Wikidata |
About the battle
Battle fought near Llangollen in 870. (Wikidata description, reviewed and corrected; sources: Coflein (RCAHMW) NPRN 404821: Llangollen: site of Battle in 870 A D near Llangollen)
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.9792, -3.1595
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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 Maserfield 642 · 15 km
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- Alleluia Victory of Germanus 430 · 21 km
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Further reading
- Battle of Llangollen on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q61410209
- Coflein (RCAHMW) NPRN 404821: Llangollen: site of Battle in 870 A D near Llangollen
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle