Battle of Orewin Bridge
Coordinates: 52 ° 9 ′ 7 " N , 3 ° 27 ′ 42" W.
Battle of Orewin Bridge
The Llywelyn Monument in Cilmeri marks the site of the battle
| date | December 11, 1282 |
|---|---|
| place | Near Cilmeri |
| output | English victory |
| consequences | Wales is losing its autonomy. |
| Parties to the conflict | |
|---|---|
|
Kingdom of England |
Wales |
| Commander | |
|
Roger Lestrange |
|
| Troop strength | |
| 5000 infantrymen 1300 heavy riders |
7000 infantrymen 160 "Teulu" (Llywelyn's bodyguards) |
| losses | |
|
unknown |
about 2000 men |
The Battle of Orewin Bridge between England and Wales took place on December 11, 1282 near the village of Cilmeri , a suburb of Builth Wells .
The troops of the English King Edward I triumphed over the Welsh. Because Llywelyn ap Gruffydd , the prince of the Welsh, was killed in the process, the end of the autonomy of Wales was sealed with this battle.