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Siege of Wareham 1139

1139
Dorset, England
Also known as: Wareham Anarchy siege
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda faction
Forces
Matilda c.300–500; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen c.900–1,500
Outcome
Town and castle secured by Stephen
The Battle

History & Significance

Stephen secured Wareham to deny Matilda a coastal entry point into Dorset during the Anarchy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Wareham 1139

Cross dyke on Knowle Hill, 430m south of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Hilltop enclosure and a pillow mound on Knowle Hill
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Group of six pillow mounds 470m north west of Barnston Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Oval barrow at the western end of Stonehill Down, 800m south west of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Cross dyke on Knowle Hill, 470m SSE of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
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