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Siege of Fotheringhay Castle 1221

1221
Northamptonshire, England
Also known as: Fotheringhay 1221
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebel garrison
Forces
c. 100–200 rebel garrison
VS
Victor
Henry III
Forces
c. 400–700 royal forces
Outcome
Castle taken during pacification after First Barons War
The Battle

History & Significance

The reduction of Fotheringhay was part of the consolidation of royal authority in the East Midlands during the minority government of Henry III.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Fotheringhay Castle 1221

Fotheringhay Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Site of Fotheringhay Priory
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Dovecote NW of Apethorpe Palace formerly known as Apethorpe Hall
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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