Battle of Monmouth (1233)

The Battle of Monmouth took place on 25 November 1233, the feast day of St Catherine, between forces loyal to Henry III, King of England, and those of Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and Lord Marshal of England, who had formed an alliance with the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and his supporter Owain ap Gruffydd, a grandson of Rhys of Deheubarth.

For the American Revolution battle (1778), see Battle of Monmouth.
Battle of Monmouth
Part of the rebellion of Richard Marshal against Henry III

The ruined Great Tower of Monmouth Castle
Date25 November 1233
Location
Monmouth
51.813°N 2.725°W / 51.813; -2.725
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of England
County of Flanders		 English rebels
Principality of Wales
Commanders and leaders
Baldwin III Richard Marshal
Strength
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Casualties and losses
Heavy
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