BattlefieldsBattle of Lincoln (1217) — Fair of Lincoln
Medieval

Battle of Lincoln (1217) — Fair of Lincoln

1217
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Fair of Lincoln 1217
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French forces / rebel barons
Forces
French and rebel force; Fair of Lincoln
VS
Victor
English Royalists (William Marshal)
Forces
c.600 English horse (William Marshal)
Outcome
Royalists stormed Lincoln; French and rebels routed through streets
The Battle

History & Significance

Duplicate entry guard — this is the same engagement as Battle of Lincoln 1217 above (Fair of Lincoln). The battle's street-fighting character and massive plundering by the victors gave it its ironic nickname. See: Battle of Lincoln (1217).

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