BattlefieldsNorman castle at Tutbury
Medieval

Norman castle at Tutbury

1071
Staffordshire, England
Also known as: Tutbury Castle 1071 · Henry de Ferrers at Tutbury
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Staffordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Staffordshire English
Forces
local English c.200–500
VS
Victor
Henry de Ferrers
Forces
Henry de Ferrers c.500–1,000
Outcome
Castle planted on commanding ridge; Midlands Marcher lordship created
The Battle

History & Significance

Tutbury Castle, planted by Henry de Ferrers to control the Dove valley crossing, became the centre of a powerful honour that dominated the Staffordshire-Derbyshire border and anchored Norman control over the central Midlands.

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