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Siege of Dover Castle (First Barons War)

1216–1217
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French/rebel barons
Forces
French/baronial besiegers: c. 2,000-3,500.
VS
Victor
English garrison
Forces
English garrison (de Burgh): c. 150-250
Outcome
The English garrison successfully repelled the French and baronial besiegers after a lengthy siege, forcing them to withdraw and marking a turning point in the First Barons' War in favor of King Henry III's forces.
The Battle

History & Significance

Dover held throughout First Barons War

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Dover Castle (First Barons War)

Dover Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St James' Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
St Martin's Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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