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Siege of Worcester 1139

1139
Worcestershire, England
Also known as: Worcester 1139 · Sack of Worcester 1139
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Worcestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Worcester citizens
Forces
Worcester c.200–400; raid/siege.
VS
Victor
Waleran de Beaumont
Forces
Waleran c.800–1,200
Outcome
Town burned; substantial civilian destruction
The Battle

History & Significance

The burning of Worcester in 1139 illustrated how quickly the Anarchy descended into plundering raids against undefended towns.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Worcester 1139

St Alban's Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City walls: section extending 50ft (15m) between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) from the back of No 27 New Street to Windsor Row
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
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