BattlefieldsSiege of Nottingham Castle 1140
Medieval

Siege of Nottingham Castle 1140

1140
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Nottingham 1140
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Angevin supporters
Forces
Angevin supporters c.500–1,000
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen c.2,000–4,000
Outcome
Castle held for Stephen; Midlands secured temporarily
The Battle

History & Significance

Stephens retention of Nottingham Castle maintained royal authority in the East Midlands during the deepening civil war.

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