BattlefieldsSiege of Taunton in the Anarchy
Medieval

Siege of Taunton in the Anarchy

1138
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Matilda faction
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Stephen Royalists
Outcome
Castle contested; changes hands during the Anarchy
The Battle

History & Significance

Taunton Castle was contested between Stephen and Matilda during the Anarchy; the bishops of Winchester, who held Taunton, were drawn into the conflict, and the town changed allegiance more than once during the twelve-year civil war.

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