Battle of Pwll Melyn

Battle of Pwll Melyn
Part of Glyndwr Rising
Castle Oak Pond at Usk, believed to be on the site of the battle
Date 5 May 1405 Location Pwll Melyn, near Usk Result English victory
Belligerents
Principality of Wales	Kingdom of England and Welsh allies
Commanders and leaders
Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr (POW) Tudur ap Gruffudd †	Richard Grey John Oldcastle Dafydd Gam
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
300–1,500	Light

The Battle of Pwll Melyn (also known as the Battle of Usk) was a battle between the Welsh and English on 5 May 1405. It was part of the Glyndŵr Rising that lasted from 1400 to 1415. It was the first English victory in a pitched battle during the war. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for the Welsh, including two important commanders, Owain Glyndwr's brother and eldest son.