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Siege of Malmesbury Castle 1153

1153
Wiltshire, England
Also known as: Malmesbury 1153
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist garrison
VS
Victor
Henry FitzEmpress
Outcome
Castle taken by Henry on his campaign through England
The Battle

History & Significance

Henrys capture of Malmesbury in 1153 was part of his decisive final campaign that compelled Stephen to negotiate.

Forces Involved

Henry FitzEmpress: c. 2,000–3,000 troops. Royalist garrison: c. 200–400 defenders.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Malmesbury Castle 1153

Town defences
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Market cross
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St Paul's Church tower and site of church
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Benedictine monastery known as Malmesbury Abbey
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Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
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