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Siege of Lincoln Castle 1216

1216
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Lincoln Castle 1216 · Lincoln Castle Angevin holdout
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French-baronial besiegers
Forces
c. 150–250 defending garrison
VS
Victor
Nicola de la Haye (defender)
Forces
c. 800–1,500 French-baronial besiegers
Outcome
Castle held by its female constable throughout the French occupation until relief in 1217
The Battle

History & Significance

Nicola de la Hayes defence of Lincoln Castle against the French-baronial siege was one of the most remarkable acts of female military leadership in medieval England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Lincoln Castle 1216

The Old Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Lincoln Roman colonia (Lindum)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman wall in West Bight
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Portion of Roman fosse and mound W of the Temple Gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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