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  • Battle of Orewin Bridge
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  • 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 Gruffydd was killed, and this effectively ended the independence of Wales.
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Strength
  • 160
  • 1300
  • 5000
  • 7000
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Date
  • 1282-12-11
Commander
Caption
  • The Llywelyn Monument at Cilmeri which marks the battle of Orewin Bridge
Casualties
  • Unknown
  • Around 2000
Result
  • Decisive English victory
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Place
  • near Cilmeri
Conflict
  • Battle of Orewin Bridge
abstract
  • 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 Gruffydd was killed, and this effectively ended the independence of Wales.