BattlefieldsSiege of Sherborne Castle 1139
Medieval

Siege of Sherborne Castle 1139

1139
Dorset, England
Also known as: Sherborne 1139 Anarchy
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda faction
Forces
Matilda faction c.300–500; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Stephen c.1,000–1,800
Outcome
Castle besieged and subdued
The Battle

History & Significance

Sherborne Castle was disputed during the Anarchy, with Stephen besieging it as part of his effort to control Dorset.

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