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Siege of Norwich Castle 1075

1075
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Revolt of the Earls 1075 · Norwich 1075
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ralph de Gael
Forces
Ralph de Gael garrison c.200–400.
VS
Victor
William I loyalists
Forces
Norman loyalists c.500–1,000
Outcome
Castle besieged; Ralph de Gael escaped to Brittany; wife Emma surrendered after eight months
The Battle

History & Significance

The prolonged defence of Norwich Castle by Emma de Gael after her husband fled became a celebrated act of resistance against William Is suppression of the 1075 Earls revolt.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Norwich Castle 1075

Old Assembly Rooms and the remains of St Mary's College
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Curat's House, Haymarket
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Norwich Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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