During the great rebellion of Henry II's sons (1173-74), supporters of the Young King held out in Sussex. Arundel was a key rebel strongpoint that was besieged and reduced. Henry II's ultimate triumph suppressed this baronial rebellion entirely.
Royalists: c.800–1,200 men. Rebels: c.200–300 garrison.
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