Battle of the Slate Bridge 1087
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1087 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
About the battle
Battle at Llechryd near Cardigan in 1087 (or possibly 1088), won by Rhys ap Tewdwr of Deheubarth with Viking and Irish allies. (Wikidata description, reviewed and corrected; sources: Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Pont Llechryd (rev 11649122))
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.0600, -4.6000
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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 Llandudoch 1091 · 6 km
- Battle of Fishguard 1797 · 27 km
- Battle of St Clears 1403 · 27 km
- Battle of Gelli Carnant 1096 · 29 km
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Further reading
- Battle of the Slate Bridge on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q13126312
- Welsh Wikipedia: Brwydr Pont Llechryd (rev 11649122)
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle