BattlefieldsSiege of Pevensey Castle
Medieval

Siege of Pevensey Castle

1088
Sussex, England
Also known as: Pevensey 1088 · Odo of Bayeux at Pevensey
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Bishop Odo of Bayeux
Forces
Odo's garrison: c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
William II (Rufus)
Forces
William Rufus: c.8,000–12,000
Outcome
Castle starved into surrender; Odo captured and eventually exiled
The Battle

History & Significance

Pevensey Castle, the site of William the Conquerors first landing, became the opening stronghold of the baronial revolt of 1088, and its reduction by William Rufus marked the beginning of the end for Bishop Odos rebellion.

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