Welsh historical art prints of Welsh
medieval history including the battle of Pilleth, 22nd June 1402, the
revolt of Owain Glyndwr by historical artist Brian Palmer.
The Revolt of Owain Glyndwr. The Battle of Pilleth 22
June 1402 by Brian Palmer In 1401 Owain Glyndwr began a campaign for Welsh independence. He was
crowned Prince of Wales at Carrog on the banks of the Dee and set up a
parliament at Machynlleth. In 1402 Edmund Mortimer, Lord of Wigmore, who
had been sent by Henry IV to put down the revolt, met the Welsh at Pilleth
on Bryn Glas Hill. Owain's army totally destroyed the English forces and
captured Mortimer, who threw in his lot with Owain, eventually marrying
his daughter. The Welsh revolt continued for several years under Owain and
although it was finally suppressed, Owain evaded capture, disappearing
into the mists of history and welsh legend.
