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Siege of Kenilworth Castle 1173

1173
Warwickshire, England
Also known as: Kenilworth 1173
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Warwickshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal besiegers
VS
Victor
Rebels (held against royal forces)
Outcome
Castle held by rebel supporters during the Great Revolt
The Battle

History & Significance

Kenilworths defence against royal forces in 1173 foreshadowed its later role as the greatest rebel stronghold in the Second Barons War.

Forces Involved

Rebels: c.500–800 men (garrison). Royal besiegers: c.1,000–2,000 men.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Kenilworth Castle 1173

Kenilworth Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Fishpond complex, 260m east of Castle Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Kenilworth Castle: a motte and bailey and enclosure castle with mere, dams and 16th century gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
The Pleasance moated site
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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