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Siege of Thetford 1173

1173
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Thetford 1173
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebel supporters
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Outcome
Town seized and pacified during the Great Revolt
The Battle

History & Significance

The royal suppression of Thetford during the 1173 revolt was part of the systematic pacification of East Anglia following the Fornham victory.

Forces Involved

Royal forces: c.400–600 men. Rebel supporters: c.50–100 garrison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Thetford 1173

Blackfriars
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
Priory of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre and part of Saxon town
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Site of Saxon town: car park to N of Anchor Hotel
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Site of Saxon town including site of St John's churchyard on playing fields
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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