BattlefieldsSiege of Durham Castle 1069
Medieval

Siege of Durham Castle 1069

1069
Durham, England
Also known as: Durham 1069
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norman garrison
VS
Victor
Northumbrian rebels
Outcome
Normans besieged and massacred including Bishop Walcher
The Battle

History & Significance

The massacre of the Norman garrison at Durham in 1069 contributed to William Is decision to unleash the Harrying of the North on the entire region.

Casualties & Losses

Norman garrison killed

Forces Involved

Northumbrian rebels: c. 2,000–3,000. Norman garrison: c. 200–400.

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