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Isabella and Mortimer Invasion — Landing at Orwell 1326

1326
Essex, England
Also known as: Isabella lands at Orwell 1326 · Invasion of England 1326
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Edward II
Forces
English coastal defence collapsed
VS
Victor
Isabella and Mortimer
Forces
Isabella, Mortimer, Count of Hainault and mercenary force c.1500 men
Outcome
Landing unopposed; English nobles and commons defected to Isabella; Edward fled westward
The Battle

History & Significance

Successful invasion that ended Edward II's effective reign; unique instance of queen consort leading successful armed deposition of a king of England

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Isabella and Mortimer Invasion — Landing at Orwell 1326

Remains of St Peter's Church, 460m south of Church Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Martello tower A and associated battery, Stone Point
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Remains of St Osyth's Priory including the ruinous sections of a mid-C16 mansion
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
Henge, round barrow cemeteries and enclosure cropmarks 510m south-west of St Mary's Church
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
Tudor blockhouse 300m south of Mersea Stone
Scheduled monument · ~4.2 miles
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