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Siege of Bristol during the Barons War

1264
Somerset, England
Also known as: Bristol Barons War 1264
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
royalist garrison c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Simon de Montfort faction
Forces
Baronial force c.800–1200
Outcome
City and castle secured by baronial forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Bristol was seized by the baronial faction during the Second Barons War, denying Henry III a key western port and treasury.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Bristol during the Barons War

Section of City Wall, King Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Hermitage in Quaker burial ground near St Mary Redcliffe
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Temple Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Civil War defences on Brandon Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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