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Edward I's Conquest of Wales | Schoolshistory.org.uk

Wales was conquered by the Normans and the English over a period of centuries. The conquest was a slow process due to the Welsh using guerrilla warfare tactics and the mountainous terrain. Norman conquest 1066: William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings.

1081: William led a military expedition to south Wales.

11th century: The Normans invaded eastern Wales.

Marcher lords: The Normans established quasi-independent Marcher lordships who owed allegiance to the English crown.

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1274: Tension increased between Edward I of England and Llywelyn when defectors from Powys and Llywelyn's family sought Edward's protection.

1275: Edward demanded that Llywelyn come to Chester to do homage to him.

1276: Edward declared war on Llywelyn.

1277: Edward launched a three-pronged invasion of Wales.

Battle of Orewin Bridge: An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 Welshmen died in this battle.

Welsh submission: The Welsh eventually submitted after Llywelyn was killed in a skirmish with an English foot soldier.

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