Battle of Pwll Melyn
| Battle of Pwll Melyn | |||||||
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| Part of Glyndwr Rising | |||||||
Castle Oak Pond at Usk, believed to be on the site of the battle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Principality of Wales | Kingdom of England and Welsh allies | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr (POW) Tudur ap Gruffudd † |
Richard Grey John Oldcastle Dafydd Gam | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 300–1,500 | Light | ||||||
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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.