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Siege of Berkhamsted Castle 1216

1216
Hertfordshire, England
Also known as: Berkhamsted 1216
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist garrison
Forces
c. 80–150 royalist garrison
VS
Victor
Prince Louis of France
Forces
c. 400–800 French-baronial forces
Outcome
Castle taken after resistance
The Battle

History & Significance

The capture of Berkhamsted Castle in 1216 eliminated a key royalist fortress guarding the approach from the Midlands to London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Berkhamsted Castle 1216

Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
First World War Training Trenches and associated earthworks south of Berkhamsted Cricket Club
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Site of Roman building, N of Berkhamsted Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Sections of Grims Ditch
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
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