Siege of Wexford 1169
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1169 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 12th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Norman invasion of Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Wexford took place in early May 1169 and was the first major clash of the Norman invasion of Ireland. The town was besieged by a combined force of Normans under Robert Fitz-Stephen and soldiers loyal to Diarmait mac Murchadha. After being ousted as King of Leinster, Diarmait had recruited the Normans to help him regain control of Leinster and the semi-independent Norse-Gaelic seaport of Wexford. Although the attackers did not breach the town's walls, Wexford surrendered after almost two days and came under Norman control.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.3342, -6.4575
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Siege of Wexford (1169) (revision 1370746442), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
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Nearby battlefields
- Sack of Wexford 1649 · 0 km
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- Battle of Enniscorthy 1798 · 20 km
- Battle of Foulksmills 1798 · 20 km
- Battle of Vinegar Hill 1798 · 20 km
Browse more: battles in County Wexford · battles in Ireland · Norman & medieval · 12th century battles
Further reading
- Siege of Wexford on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Wexford (1169)
- Wikidata Q7510516