BattlefieldsAnarchy — Bishop Waltham Skirmish 1141
Medieval

Anarchy — Bishop Waltham Skirmish 1141

1141
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
competing Anarchy factions
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Henry of Blois forces
Outcome
Area skirmished over; Henry of Blois ultimately reverted to Stephen
The Battle

History & Significance

During the campaign around Winchester in 1141, the Bishop of Winchester's estates including Bishops Waltham saw skirmishing as Henry of Blois's allegiance wavered between Stephen and Matilda. The bishop's own men were involved in actions around his Hampshire estates as factions competed for control of the county after the Rout of Winchester.

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