The longest siege in English medieval history. De Montfort's son and supporters held Kenilworth Castle for nine months against Henry III's entire military might. The garrison had supplies and a lake as a moat. The "Dictum of Kenilworth" offered terms — those who surrendered paid fines rather than faced execution. The castle held out until December before yielding.
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