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Norman seizure of Warwick

1068
Warwickshire, England
Also known as: Warwick Castle 1068 · Henry of Beaumont at Warwick
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Warwickshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Warwick garrison
Forces
Warwick garrison c.300–500.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces c.1,000–2,000
Outcome
Town submitted; castle planted; midland crossroads secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick Castle, built in 1068 on Williams march north, dominated the Avon crossing and the crossroads of England, giving the Normans control of movement between the Thames valley and the Midlands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Norman seizure of Warwick

Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts)
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Site of St Mary's College
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Castle Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
St Sepulchre's Priory
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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