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Siege of Carlisle 1174

1174
Cumbria, England
Also known as: Carlisle 1174
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Cumbria, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
William the Lion of Scotland
Forces
Scottish force: c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
English garrison (defenders)
Forces
English garrison: c.200–400
Outcome
Castle held; Scottish siege abandoned after Alnwick
The Battle

History & Significance

Carlisle Castles successful resistance to William the Leons Scottish siege in 1174 prevented Scotland from gaining a permanent foothold in Cumbria.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Carlisle 1174

Roman and medieval town area bounded by Heads Lane West Wall and Blackfriars Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City wall, NE side
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Town wall, section on West Walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Carlisle Cathedral precinct
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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