BattlefieldsSiege of Barnard Castle 1216
Medieval

Siege of Barnard Castle 1216

1216
County Durham, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
County Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison: c. 100-150.
VS
Victor
French / rebel barons
Forces
French/baronial besiegers: c. 1,500-2,500
Outcome
Prince Louis of France and rebel barons campaigned into the north; Barnard Castle pressed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Siege of Barnard Castle was a significant engagement during the First Barons' War, demonstrating the vulnerability of English castles to French-supported baronial forces. The siege showcased the military capabilities of the rebel faction and their French allies under Prince Louis of France, contributing to the broader conflict that would result in Magna Carta's reissue and reshape English governance.

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