BattlefieldsSiege of Huntingdon Castle 1173
Medieval

Siege of Huntingdon Castle 1173

1173
Cambridgeshire, England
Also known as: Huntingdon 1173 · David of Scotland holds Huntingdon 1173
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Cambridgeshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish-backed rebels
Forces
Royal: Henry II loyalists under Richard de Lucy
VS
Victor
Rebels hold initially; castle eventually reduced 1174
Forces
Rebels: Scottish-backed garrison
Outcome
Huntingdon was held by the Scottish-backed rebels during the 1173 revolt; reduced after the capture of William the Lion
The Battle

History & Significance

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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