Huntingdon Castle was part of the earldom of Huntingdon held by the Scottish royal family, making it a natural rebel stronghold during the 1173 revolt. Its position on the Great North Road made it strategically important to the rebels attempting to coordinate Scottish and baronial opposition to Henry II.
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