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Siege of Plympton Castle

1136
Devon, England
Also known as: Plympton Anarchy siege 1136
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda faction
Forces
Matilda faction: c. 300–600 garrison.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen: c. 3,000–5,000
Outcome
Castle seized in the opening moves of the Anarchy
The Battle

History & Significance

Plympton Castle was seized in the early Anarchy, reflecting the rapid spread of civil conflict into Devon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Plympton Castle

Plympton Priory
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Plympton Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Post-medieval deer park, medieval fishpond, 18th century triumphal arch and a 19th century lead mine, ore works and smelt mill at Boringdon Park
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Lee Moor Tramway Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
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