BattlefieldsSiege of Arundel Castle 1102
Medieval

Siege of Arundel Castle 1102

1102
West Sussex, England
Also known as: Arundel 1102
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
West Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert de Belleme
Forces
Belleme garrison c. 400–600.
VS
Victor
Henry I
Forces
Henry I's forces c. 2,500–3,500
Outcome
Castle surrendered; Robert de Belleme capitulated and was exiled
The Battle

History & Significance

The surrender of Arundel was the final act in Henry Is rapid campaign that crushed Robert de Belleme and removed a potential rival power base in England.

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