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Contrariant Revolt — Siege of Tickhill Castle 1322

1322
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Tickhill Castle 1322 · Contrariant siege 1322
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contrariant garrison
Forces
Contrariant garrison
VS
Victor
Edward II
Forces
Royal forces under Hugh Despenser
Outcome
Tickhill held briefly by Lancaster supporters before royal forces under Despenser took it; part of systematic reduction of contrariant castles after Boroughbridge
The Battle

History & Significance

After Boroughbridge Edward II and the Despensers systematically seized all rebel castles; Tickhill was one of several Yorkshire strongpoints taken in the campaign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Contrariant Revolt — Siege of Tickhill Castle 1322

Tickhill Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Site of the Saxon church of Dadesley, 670m south west of Dadsley Wells Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Stancil Roman villa
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Manor Holt moated site
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Roman villa at Oldcoates
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
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