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Siege of Trowbridge Castle 1139

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
VS
Victor
Contested
Outcome
Castle changes hands during Anarchy fighting
The Battle

History & Significance

Trowbridge Castle was a flashpoint during the Anarchy as both factions sought control of Wiltshire.

Forces Involved

Both sides c.400–800 ea.; contested siege.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Trowbridge Castle 1139

Moated site on the West Wiltshire Industrial Estate
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
Dunge moated site
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
Lock up and market cross on the green
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Medieval settlement and associated field systems west of Brook Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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