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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