BattlefieldsAnarchy — Battle of Lincoln Approach 1141
Medieval

Anarchy — Battle of Lincoln Approach 1141

1141
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Stephen
Forces
Earl of Gloucester with Welsh and baronial allies
VS
Victor
Earl of Gloucester
Forces
Stephen with Flemish mercenaries and English barons
Outcome
Stephen's forces deployed successfully but were routed in the subsequent battle; king captured
The Battle

History & Significance

Royalist forces under King Stephen advanced to relieve Lincoln Castle, crossing the Fossdyke and deploying on the western approaches before the main engagement that ended in Stephen's capture. The approach march and crossing skirmishes set the tactical conditions for the battle.

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