BattlefieldsSuppression of Kentish revolt
Medieval

Suppression of Kentish revolt

1067
Kent, England
Also known as: Kentish resistance 1067 · Norman suppression of Kent
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kentish English
Forces
c. 500 Kentish rebels
VS
Victor
Norman garrison
Forces
c. 600 Norman garrisons
Outcome
Local resistance suppressed; Norman administration imposed
The Battle

History & Significance

Scattered Kentish resistance in 1067 was quickly suppressed by Norman castle garrisons, demonstrating how the rapid construction of castles at Dover, Canterbury and Rochester had given the Normans an unbreakable grip on the south-east.

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