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Medieval

Siege of Exeter (Anarchy)

1136
Devon, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Baldwin de Redvers
Forces
Exeter garrison: c. 300–500.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Royal besieging forces: c. 3,000–5,000
Outcome
King Stephen's forces successfully besieged and captured Exeter after Baldwin de Redvers surrendered, forcing him into exile and securing the region for the Crown.
The Battle

History & Significance

Stephen besieged Exeter; Baldwin exiled

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Exeter (Anarchy)

Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Roman baths (site of), The Deanery
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Law Library, Cathedral Yard
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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