BattlefieldsSiege of Windsor Castle (John vs Barons 1216)
Medieval

Siege of Windsor Castle (John vs Barons 1216)

1216
Berkshire, England
Also known as: Windsor siege 1216
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebel barons
Forces
Royalist garrison: c. 150-200.
VS
Victor
Royalists (garrison held)
Forces
Baronial besiegers: c. 2,000-3,000
Outcome
Royal garrison held Windsor throughout the First Barons' War
The Battle

History & Significance

Windsor Castle was besieged by the baronial rebels during the First Barons' War but the royal garrison held it throughout. As one of the great royal fortresses, Windsor's continued resistance was symbolically important for the Royalist cause even as much of southern England fell under baronial or French control.

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