# Conquest of Wales is completed (1283)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1283-conquest-of-wales-is-completed
Categories: battle, main-event

English forces captured the remaining major centres of resistance, including Dafydd ap Gruffudd. 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 1283 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Edward I imposed direct royal control over most of Wales and began a major castle-building programme.

## Why it matters
Edward I imposed direct royal control over most of Wales and began a major castle-building programme.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Conquest of Wales is completed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Conquest+of+Wales+is+completed&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Conquest of Wales is completed](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Conquest+of+Wales+is+completed)
- [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/)