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Battle of Kenilworth 1265

1265
Warwickshire, England
Also known as: Kenilworth skirmish 1265 · Surprise at Kenilworth 1265
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Warwickshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Simon de Montfort the younger
Forces
baronial force c.500–800.
VS
Victor
Prince Edward
Forces
Prince Edward c.800–1200
Outcome
De Montfort juniors force surprised and routed before it could join his fathers army; directly preceded the Battle of Evesham
The Battle

History & Significance

Prince Edwards dawn surprise of the younger Simon de Montforts force at Kenilworth prevented the junction of baronial armies and made the Evesham catastrophe inevitable.

Casualties & Losses

Many baronial knights captured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Kenilworth 1265

Kenilworth Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Fishpond complex, 260m east of Castle Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Kenilworth Castle: a motte and bailey and enclosure castle with mere, dams and 16th century gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
The Pleasance moated site
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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