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Siege of Sherborne during the Barons War

1264
Dorset, England
Also known as: Sherborne Barons War
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
Forces
royalist garrison c.100–200.
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Baronial force c.400–600
Outcome
Castle and town contested during baronial conflict
The Battle

History & Significance

Sherborne Castle was disputed during the Second Barons War as both sides competed for control of Dorset.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Sherborne during the Barons War

Sherborne Abbey, remains of
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Conduit Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Sherborne Old Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Roman site by Pinford Lane
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Remains of St Mary Magdalene's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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