Battle of Maes Moydog 1295
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1295 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
| Participants | English people, Welsh people | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Maes Moydog was a decisive victory on 5 March 1295 by the English over the Welsh during Madog ap Llywelyn's 1294-95 rebellion. A force of Edward I's army led by William de Beauchamp, 9th Earl of Warwick surprised Madog and his men while they camped in the field of Moydog (Welsh: Maidog, also Meidiog) near Castle Caereinion in Powys. Madog failed to overcome the defeat, and his rebellion ended several months later when he was captured.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.6490, -3.3240
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