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Submission of Canterbury

1066
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kentish authorities
Forces
Canterbury defenders (c. 300–500).
VS
Victor
Normans
Forces
Norman forces (c. 1,500–2,000)
Outcome
Canterbury submitted to the Norman forces under William the Conqueror without significant resistance, allowing the Normans to secure one of England's most important cities and ecclesiastical centers.
The Battle

History & Significance

Canterbury surrendered

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Submission of Canterbury

The Guildhall
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Roman site, Butchery Lane
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Christchurch Priory and Archbishop's Palace
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Blackfriars
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman remains on Marlowe car park
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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