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Medieval

Siege of Arundel (Anarchy)

1102
West Sussex, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
West Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert of Belleme
Forces
Robert of Belleme's garrison c. 400–600.
VS
Victor
Henry I
Forces
Henry I's forces c. 2,500–3,500
Outcome
Henry I's forces successfully besieged and captured Arundel Castle, forcing Robert of Belleme to surrender and subsequently stripping him of his English lands.
The Battle

History & Significance

Henry I besieged Robert of Belleme; surrendered

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Arundel (Anarchy)

War Dyke entrenchment in Whiteways Plantation and South Wood
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Dalesdown Wood earthworks
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Lime kilns, canal, engine sheds, etcetera
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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