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Medieval

French capture of Winchester

1216
Hampshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English royalists
Forces
English royalists: c. 100-150.
VS
Victor
Prince Louis (France)
Forces
Prince Louis: c. 2,000-3,000
Outcome
Prince Louis and the rebel barons successfully captured Winchester from the English royalists, forcing the small garrison to surrender after a brief siege.
The Battle

History & Significance

Louis briefly captured Winchester

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French capture of Winchester

Wolvesey Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester city wall and associated monuments
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Kings Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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