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The Battle of Bryn Glas

Pilleth, Powys

Glyndŵr's army crushed the English and captured their commander.

At Bryn Glas, near Pilleth, Owain Glyndŵr's army defeated an English force led by Sir Edmund Mortimer, many of whose Welsh archers changed sides during the battle. Mortimer was captured and later married Glyndŵr's daughter.

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When
22 June 1402
Where
52.3000, -3.0700
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

Pilleth church stands on the hillside. The trees are visible from the B4356.

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