BattlefieldsRevolt of 1173 — Thetford Skirmish
Medieval

Revolt of 1173 — Thetford Skirmish

1173
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
rebel raiding parties from Framlingham
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royal garrison and local forces
Outcome
Town held for the crown; rebel raiding contained in the region
The Battle

History & Significance

Thetford in Norfolk lay on the route between rebel-held East Anglia and the royalist-controlled midlands. Minor fighting occurred around the town as royal forces patrolled against the spread of the rebellion and Hugh Bigod's Flemish mercenaries ranged across the county. The town had strategic importance as a crossing point of the Little Ouse.

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