BattlefieldsAnarchy — Cricklade Fortification Actions 1144
Medieval

Anarchy — Cricklade Fortification Actions 1144

1144
Wiltshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Imperialist garrison
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royalist garrison
Outcome
Contested; town and area changed hands multiple times during the Anarchy
The Battle

History & Significance

Cricklade was a contested town in the upper Thames valley during the Anarchy, changing hands between Stephen and Matilda. Imperial and royalist garrisons used it as a base for raiding the surrounding countryside. Stephen garrisoned it during his push into the southwest but imperialist raids frequently disrupted supply lines.

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