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Harlech Castle, Wales. Besieged from 1461 to 1468 during the Wars of the Roses, making it the longest siege in British history
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Surrender of Harlech Castle, end of Britain’s longest siege

August 13, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Ireland, Wales

The siege of Harlech came to an end as the garrison surrendered on 14th August 1468. The siege began in

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The castle, Aberystwyth
Battles and Sieges 

Henry Tudor’s army arrived at Machynlleth.

August 13, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Invasion, Wales

On 13th August 1485, Henry Tudor’s invasion force arrived at Machynlleth. Having embarked from France on 1st August, Tudor had

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