BattlefieldsSiege of Tonbridge Castle 1088
Medieval

Siege of Tonbridge Castle 1088

1088
Kent, England
Also known as: Tonbridge 1088
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Gilbert de Clare
Forces
Gilbert de Clare garrison c.150–300.
VS
Victor
William II (Rufus)
Forces
William II c.800–1,500
Outcome
Castle fell quickly; Gilbert de Clare submitted
The Battle

History & Significance

The rapid fall of Tonbridge in 1088 was one of several swift Rufus victories that crushed the revolt before it could coordinate into a serious threat.

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