During the period when Simon de Montfort was trapped west of the Severn, Bristol was a crucial port held in baronial interest. Prince Edward, in his campaign to isolate de Montfort, moved against Bristol as part of his broader strategy to seal off the Severn valley. The city's commercial importance and its port made its control essential. Edward's loyalists secured it, denying de Montfort access to the sea route and Welsh reinforcement.
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