BattlefieldsSiege of Worcester Castle 1139
Medieval

Siege of Worcester Castle 1139

1139
Worcestershire, England
Also known as: Worcester 1139 · Waleran of Meulan at Worcester
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Worcestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda supporters
Forces
Matilda c.400–700; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen loyalists
Forces
Stephen loyalists c.1,200–2,000
Outcome
Worcester contested; city partially burned in 1139 fighting between Matilda and Stephen forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Worcester was a key Severn crossing town and saw heavy fighting in 1139 as Matilda established herself in the West Midlands. The city was partially burned in the fighting. Worcester lay between the Angevin heartland of Gloucester and Bristol and the contested Midlands.

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