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Norman Harrying of Exeter 1068

1068
Devon, England
Also known as: William I besieges Exeter 1068 · Exeter rebels against William
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Exeter citizens
Forces
Exeter garrison c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman siege force c.5,000–7,000
Outcome
City surrenders after 18-day siege; William builds Rougemont Castle
The Battle

History & Significance

Exeter held out against William I for eighteen days in 1068 before capitulating; William immediately built Rougemont Castle to control the city.

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Roman, Anglo Saxon and medieval defences called collectively Exeter City Walls
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Law Library, Cathedral Yard
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Bomb damaged remains of St Catherine's Almshouses and chapel and adjacent canon's house, 140m north of the Cathedral
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Underground passages
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