Madog ap Llywelyn attacks Rhuddlan in 1294 but fails to take it. The castle's defensive shape is offered as an explanation for its resistance. Richard II stops there in 1399 on his way to Flint, where Henry IV eventually takes him prisoner. Owain Glyndŵr attacks in 1400, badly damaging the town that has grown around the fortress. The castle holds, showing that protecting the stronghold does not necessarily protect the surrounding settlement.
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Rhuddlan holds during later Welsh revolts
Rhuddlan withstands attacks in 1294 and 1400, although Owain Glyndŵr's forces badly damage the surrounding town.