Battle of Pwll Melyn

Battle of Pwll Melyn
Part of Glyndwr Rising

Castle Oak Pond at Usk, believed to be on the site of the battle
Date5 May 1405
Location
Pwll Melyn, near Usk
Result English victory
Belligerents
Principality of Wales Kingdom of England and Welsh allies
Commanders and leaders
Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr (POW)
Tudur ap Gruffudd 
Richard Grey
John Oldcastle
Dafydd Gam
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
300-1,500 Light
Usk Castle and town

The Battle of Pwll Melyn (also known as the Battle of Usk) was a battle between the Welsh and English on 5 May 1405. It was part of the Glyndŵr Rising that lasted from 1400 to 1415. It was the first English victory in a pitched battle during the war. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for the Welsh, including two important commanders, Owain Glyndwr's brother and eldest son.


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