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==== England ====
* [[March 3]] &ndash; [[Statute of Rhuddlan]]: King [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] ('''Longshanks''') brings [[Wales]] under direct rule after the [[Conquest of Wales by Edward I|Welsh Wars]] (1277–1283). He appoints sheriffs and bailiffs for the northern territories while the southern areas are left under the control of the [[Marcher Lord]]s. English law is introduced in criminal cases, though the Welsh are allowed to maintain their customary laws in some cases of property disputes.<ref>Williams, Hywel (2005). ''Cassell's Chronology of World History'', p. 150. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. {{ISBN|0-304-35730-8}}.</ref><ref>Carpenter, David (2004). ''The Struggle for Mastery: Britain, 1066–1284'', p. 511. London, UK: Penguin Books. {{ISBN|0-140-14824-8}}.</ref><ref>Davies, R. R. (2000). ''The Age of Conquest: Wales, 1063–1415'', p. 368. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|0-19-820878-2}}.</ref> 
* Edward I ('''Longshanks''') arranges a [[Round Table (tournament)|Round Table]] event and tournament at [[Nefyn]] in Wales. He promises the Welsh that he will provide them with a [[Prince of Wales]].