BattlefieldsSecond York Castle construction
Medieval

Second York Castle construction

1069
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Castlehill York 1069 · Baile Hill York
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
York populace
VS
Victor
William I
Outcome
Second motte-and-bailey castle built on opposite bank of Ouse to first
The Battle

History & Significance

After the destruction of his first castle, William immediately built two interlocking fortifications at York to create overlapping fields of fire and deny the rebels any further opportunity to take the city.

Forces Involved

William I: c. 1,000–1,500 troops. York populace: civilian labor force.

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