BattlefieldsSiege of Stamford 1153
Medieval

Siege of Stamford 1153

1153
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Stamford 1153
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist garrison
VS
Victor
Henry FitzEmpress
Outcome
Town and castle submitted to Henry
The Battle

History & Significance

Stamfords fall to Henry FitzEmpress in 1153 extended Angevin control into the East Midlands ahead of the final peace settlement.

Forces Involved

Henry FitzEmpress: c. 2,000–3,000 troops. Royalist garrison: c. 150–300 defenders.

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