# Edward I invades Wales (1277)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1277-edward-i-invades-wales
Categories: battle

Edward campaigned against Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and forced a restrictive peace. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1277 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The war reduced Welsh independence and prepared the way for full conquest.

## Why it matters
The war reduced Welsh independence and prepared the way for full conquest.

Ruler at the time: [Edward I](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Edward I invades Wales](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Edward+I+invades+Wales&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Edward I invades Wales](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Edward+I+invades+Wales)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)