Battle of Orewin Bridge
The Battle of Orewin Bridge (also known as the Battle of Irfon Bridge) was fought between English (led by the Marcher Lords) and Welsh armies on 11 December 1282 near Builth Wells in mid-Wales. It was a decisive defeat for the Welsh because their leader, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed, and this effectively ended the independence of Wales.
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Battle of Orewin Bridge
The Battle of Orewin Bridge (also known as the Battle of Irfon Bridge) was fought between English (led by the Marcher Lords) and Welsh armies on 11 December 1282 near Builth Wells in mid-Wales. It was a decisive defeat for the Welsh because their leader, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed, and this effectively ended the independence of Wales.
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Bataille d'Orewyn BridgeFichie ...... lywelyn ap Gruffydd au combat.
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Die Schlacht von Orewin Bridge ...... ängigkeit von Wales besiegelt.
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The Battle of Orewin Bridge (a ...... ded the independence of Wales.
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18px[Principality of Wales]
20pxKingdom of England
20pxPowys Wenwynwyn
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1282-12-11
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Decisive English victory
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1300 Heavy Cavalry
160 'Teulu' (Household)
5000 Infantry
7000 Infantry
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The Llywelyn Monument at Cilmeri which marks the battle of Orewin Bridge
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Bataille d'Orewyn BridgeFichie ...... sur la carte : Pays de Galles
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Die Schlacht von Orewin Bridge ...... ängigkeit von Wales besiegelt.
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The Battle of Orewin Bridge (a ...... ded the independence of Wales.
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Bataille d'Orewin Bridge
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Battle of Orewin Bridge
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Schlacht von Orewin Bridge
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Battle of Orewin Bridge
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