622nd Anniversary of the Liberation of Hope
On February 22, 1403, forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr attacked and burned the town of Hope (Hopedale) in Flintshire, liberating it from English rule under Henry IV. This act was part of the wider Welsh revolt against oppressive anti-Welsh laws passed in 1402. The event is commemorated annually with a parade from Hope to Caergwrle Castle.
Key Details of the Liberation of Hope (1403):
Date: February 22, 1403.
Location: Hope and surrounding Hopedale, Flintshire, North Wales.
Leader: Forces of Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh Prince of Wales.
Context: The attack was a response to the 1402 Penal Laws, which restricted the rights of Welsh people, including banning them from living in fortified towns.
Outcome: The town was taken, and it marked a significant moment in the Welsh revolt.
Commemoration: A plaque on the White Lion pub commemorates the event, and an annual parade from Hope to Caergwrle Castle has been held since 2002.
