BattlefieldsRevolt of 1173 — Eye Castle Siege
Medieval

Revolt of 1173 — Eye Castle Siege

1173
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Eye Castle rebel garrison
Forces
Eye Castle rebel garrison
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Forces
Royal forces
Outcome
Eye Castle surrendered to royal forces; rebel network in Suffolk reduced
The Battle

History & Significance

Eye Castle in Suffolk was one of the network of East Anglian castles held by Hugh Bigod's allies during the rebellion. Royal forces reduced it as part of the systematic suppression of the East Anglian dimension of the great revolt. The fall of Eye helped tighten the ring around Hugh Bigod's main seat at Framlingham.

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