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Medieval

Siege of Castle Cary

1138
Somerset, England
Also known as: Castle Cary 1138 Anarchy
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda faction
Forces
Matilda faction c.300–600; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen c.800–1,500
Outcome
Castle taken by Stephen
The Battle

History & Significance

Castle Cary was one of several Somerset strongholds seized by Stephen during his campaign to suppress Matilda supporters in the south-west.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Castle Cary

The Round House
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
A motte with two baileys immediately north of Park Pond
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Medieval bridge 100m south west of Wyke House
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Roman building 600yds (549m) SW of Lower Sutton Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
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