# Statute of Rhuddlan (1284)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1284-statute-of-rhuddlan
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Edward I established a new administrative framework for conquered Wales. 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 1284 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The statute integrated much of Wales into the English crown while retaining some distinct legal practices.

## Why it matters
The statute integrated much of Wales into the English crown while retaining some distinct legal practices.

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

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