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unusual facts about Battle of Orewin Bridge


Battle of Orewin Bridge

A local inhabitant had told the Marchers about a ford across the Irfon two miles downstream near its confluence with the River Wye, and they sent most of their archers across it to attack the Welsh in the flank.


Sheltron

Schiltron-like formations were also used by the Welsh troops at the battles of Orewin Bridge (1282) and Maes Moydog (1295), although this tactic was generally unsuccessful for the Welsh.


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