Draft:Battle of Hereford (1055)

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Battle of Hereford
Date1055
Location
Result Welsh Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Gwynedd Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders

Gruffydd ap Llywelyn

Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia
Ralph the Timid
Casualties and losses
Light

400-500 killed (English source)[1]

Unknown amount captured and wounded

The Battle of Hereford was fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Gwynedd on 24 October 1055. The battle resulted in a Welsh victory and the sacking of Hereford.[2]

References

Category:Battles involving Wales Category:Battles involving England