BattlefieldsAnarchy — Siege of Trowbridge Castle 1141
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Anarchy — Siege of Trowbridge Castle 1141

1141
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Stephen's garrison
Forces
Stephen's garrison under Humphrey de Bohun
VS
Victor
Imperialist forces
Forces
Imperialist besiegers
Outcome
Castle taken by imperialist forces; southwest consolidated for Empress
The Battle

History & Significance

Trowbridge Castle in Wiltshire was held by Humphrey de Bohun for King Stephen. During the period of imperialist ascendancy after Lincoln, the castle was besieged by forces loyal to the Empress. It was eventually taken, adding to the chain of Wiltshire castles under imperial control that secured Matilda's base in the southwest.

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