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Siege of Bridgwater Castle 1216

1216
Somerset, England
Also known as: Bridgwater 1216 First Barons War
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
c. 150–250 royalist garrison
VS
Victor
Louis of France / rebel barons
Forces
c. 600–1,000 French-baronial forces
Outcome
Castle taken by baronial forces during the First Barons War
The Battle

History & Significance

Bridgwater Castle fell to Louis of France and his English rebel allies during the First Barons War of 1215-1217.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Bridgwater Castle 1216

Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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