Baldwin de Redvers held Exeter against King Stephen in 1136, one of the first rebellions of the Anarchy. Stephen besieged the castle for three months in high summer, cutting off the water supply. The garrison was eventually forced to surrender by thirst. Baldwin was exiled. The siege was costly in time and resources and showed Stephen could not quickly suppress opposition.
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