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Medieval

Possible battle at Old Sarum

1100–1200
Wiltshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Outcome
The outcome remains uncertain due to limited historical documentation, though the skirmish likely resulted in a tactical draw or minor advantage that failed to decisively influence the broader succession struggle between the Norman princes.
The Battle

History & Significance

Strategic site; repeated military use in baronial era

Forces Involved

Forces uncertain; likely skirmish c. 200–500 per side.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Possible battle at Old Sarum

Old Sarum
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Group of barrows on North Hill Down
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
'Ende Burgh' long barrow
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Romano-British settlement at Stratford sub Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
City rampart E of Council House
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
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