Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen

Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen
Part of Welsh Revolt

Memorial to the slain of Mynydd Hyddgen
DateJune 1401
Location
Mynydd Hyddgen, in the wilds of Plynlimon (Pumlumon)
52°30′22″N 3°47′49″W / 52.506°N 3.797°W / 52.506; -3.797
Result Welsh victory
Belligerents
Wales England
Commanders and leaders
Owain Glyndŵr Unknown
Strength
120-500 1,500-5,000
Casualties and losses
<50 200 killed
Many captured

The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen took place between the Welsh and English in June 1401. It was part of the Welsh Revolt of 1400-1415 led by Owain Glyndŵr against English rule. Its location was on the western slopes of Pumlumon, near the Ceredigion/Powys boundary.


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