--- title: 'The Dragon at Bosworth: How the Welsh Won the Crown | CELTICOS' url: 'https://www.celticos.com/blog/the-dragon-at-bosworth-how-the-welsh-won-the-crown' description: "I’ve just got back from a trip to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre this past Sunday. It’s a very moving experience walking the ground where the Middle Ages ended and the Tudor period began, especially when you remember that the \"English\" crown was won by a Welsh army.\_This is how the Welsh changed history on 22nd August 1485.\_The Landing and the &quo" type: article site_name: Celticos locale: en_GB author: Celticos modified: '2026-02-20T21:08:01+00:00' image: 'https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy93aGF0c2FwcC1pbWFnZS0yMDI2LTAyLTE3LWF0LTIyLjI1LjI4LmpwZWc/whatsapp-image-2026-02-17-at-22.25.28.jpeg?w=440&h=220&fm=webp&fit=crop&q=65&s=6e79db8a71181f4a099ea1e55447bbda' --- # The Dragon at Bosworth: How the Welsh Won the Crown | CELTICOS # The Dragon at Bosworth: How the Welsh Won the Crown ![Battle of Bosworth Welsh influence](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2Jhbm5lci1pbWFnZXMvd2hhdHNhcHAtaW1hZ2UtMjAyNi0wMi0xNy1hdC0yMi4yNS4zMC5qcGVn/whatsapp-image-2026-02-17-at-22.25.30.jpeg?w=1440&fm=webp&q=55&s=493e5c271796d05cbdf1c725e81ef0f8) Battle of Bosworth Welsh influence I’ve just got back from a trip to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre this past Sunday. It’s a very moving experience walking the ground where the Middle Ages ended and the Tudor period began, especially when you remember that the "English" crown was won by a Welsh army. This is how the Welsh changed history on 22nd August 1485. ## The Landing and the "Son of Prophecy" Henry Tudor, born at Pembroke Castle, landed at Mill Bay, Pembrokeshire, on 7th August 1485. To many Welshmen, he was not just a pretender to the throne, he was the Mab Darogan (the Son of Prophecy), the leader predicted by the bards to expel the "Saxons" and bring a British (Welsh) king back to the throne. ## The 200-Mile March through Wales Henry’s plan was pure genius. Rather than making a beeline for London, he led his troops on a 200-mile march through the heart of Wales, from Haverfordwest to Cardigan and Machynlleth. This gave him the opportunity to rally support from the local lords, particularly Sir Rhys ap Thomas. By the time he entered Wales through the border at Shrewsbury, his original contingent of 2,000 had grown to over 5,000, mostly seasoned Welsh fighters. ## The Turning Point at the Marsh Meanwhile, during the course of the battle, Richard III made a desperate and famous cavalry charge to personally dispatch Henry. The final stages of the battle were fought near a marsh at the foot of Ambion Hill. It was a Welshman who delivered the coup de grâce to Richard with a halberd while Richard’s horse was bogged down in the mud, according to the chronicler Jean Molinet. In some Welsh legends, the blow was delivered by Rhys ap Thomas himself. ## A Legacy Left on the Field Walking through the Fenn Lanes and seeing the Leicester Cathedral, where Richard III was finally laid to rest, it is easy to remember that the Tudor family, perhaps one of the most well-known in history, was founded through Welsh determination. Although the Tudor family would have a complicated history with Wales, Bosworth is, in many ways, a Welsh victory. ## Visit the Site If you decide to visit, the site is near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire. ![Battle of Bosworth Welsh influence](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy93aGF0c2FwcC1pbWFnZS0yMDI2LTAyLTE3LWF0LTIyLjI1LjI4LmpwZWc/whatsapp-image-2026-02-17-at-22.25.28.jpeg?w=748&h=994&fm=webp&fit=crop&q=60&s=8afc0523a7521a990d06287d0f7d30dd) Battle of Bosworth Welsh influence ## Ready to start planning your perfect tour of Wales? ### How it works 1. Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer any initial questions. 2. If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail. 3. Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for you to review. 4. Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins! Contact form didn't load? 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