Landing at Youghal
Mortimer landed at Youghal with a large army to restore English authority during the Bruce invasion.
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1317 in England
Explore 8 historical events and records for England in 1317.
Historical records for England in 1317
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Defeat of Walter de Lacy
Mortimer defeated Walter de Lacy during operations against supporters of the Bruce invasion.
Repulse of de Lacy Counterattack
Mortimer's forces repelled a renewed attack by Walter de Lacy and his brothers.
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Army Assembled at Haverfordwest
Mortimer assembled a large force of horse and foot at Haverfordwest for transport to Ireland.
Campaign against Edward Bruce
As royal lieutenant in Ireland, Roger Mortimer led forces that drove Edward Bruce toward Carrickfergus during the continuing Bruce invasion.
Campaign against the de Lacys
Roger Mortimer's Irish campaign forced members of the de Lacy faction into Connacht after they had supported Edward Bruce.
Liberation of Richard de Burgh
Mortimer secured the release of Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, from imprisonment in Dublin.
Outlawry of the de Lacys
Mortimer declared the de Lacy leaders enemies of the king and ordered their estates taken into royal hands.
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