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Medieval

Rout of Winchester 1141

1141
Hampshire, England
Also known as: Winchester 1141 · Empress Matilda retreats from Winchester
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Empress Matilda
Forces
Empress Matilda c.2,500–4,000
VS
Victor
King Stephen faction (Queen Matilda of Boulogne)
Forces
Stephen faction c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
Robert of Gloucester captured; Empress Matilda flees to Oxford
The Battle

History & Significance

The Rout of Winchester reversed Matildas advantage after Lincoln; Robert of Gloucester was captured and exchanged for Stephen, restoring the stalemate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Rout of Winchester 1141

Winchester city wall and associated monuments
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Wolvesey Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Winchester Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
City Cross or 'Butter Cross'
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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