Battle of Moel-y-don 1282
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1282 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
| War / conflict | Conquest of Wales by Edward I of England | Wikidata |
| Participants | English people, Kingdom of England, Welsh people | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Moel-y-don was fought in 1282 as part of the conquest of Wales by Edward I. Also known as the Battle of the Bridge of Boats, it is unlikely the battle site was near Moel-y-don, but farther north.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.2300, -4.1540
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Moel-y-don (revision 1377875334), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Y Dalar Hir 1648 · 6 km
- Battle of Anglesey Sound 1098 · 8 km
- Battle of Pentraeth 1170 · 8 km
- Battle of Tuthill 1401 · 13 km
- Battle of Tuthill 1461 · 13 km
- Siege of Caernarfon 1404 · 13 km
Other battles of the Conquest of Wales by Edward I of England
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Further reading
- Battle of Moel-y-don on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Moel-y-don
- Wikidata Q4871754
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle