The Earl of Leicester was one of the most dangerous rebel barons of the 1173 revolt. When he left for France to recruit mercenaries, he burned Leicester town to deny it to Henry. The castle was subsequently secured by royal forces, demonstrating that the rebellion lacked sufficient home support to hold the Midlands.
Royal: Richard de Lucy and Humphrey de Bohun with feudal levies
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