Rhiw Saeson Battle 873
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 873 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 9th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
About the battle
Battle fought near Llantrisant, Wales in 873. (Wikidata, CC0)
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.5401, -3.3503
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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.
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- Battle of Pant Câd-Einion 982 · 12 km
- Siege of Cardiff 1326 · 13 km
Browse more: battles in Wales · Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking · 9th century battles
Further reading
- Rhiw Saeson Battle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikidata Q61413115
- The Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Wales (RCAHMW): search for this battle