BattlefieldsFirst Barons War — Farnham Castle Siege 1216
Medieval

First Barons War — Farnham Castle Siege 1216

1216
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist garrison
Forces
royalist Farnham garrison
VS
Victor
French and baronial forces
Forces
French and baronial besieging forces
Outcome
Castle taken by French and baronial forces; French control of Surrey extended
The Battle

History & Significance

Farnham Castle in Surrey was besieged by French and baronial forces as Louis of France extended his control across southern England. The castle was a significant episcopal stronghold of the Bishop of Winchester. Its fall contributed to French control of Surrey and Hampshire during the year of John's death and Louis's ascendancy.

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