BattlefieldsSiege of Taunton Castle 1138
Medieval

Siege of Taunton Castle 1138

1138
Somerset, England
Also known as: Taunton Anarchy siege 1138
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Matilda faction
Forces
Stephen c.1,000–2,000; siege.
VS
Victor
King Stephen
Forces
Matilda c.200–400 garrison
Outcome
Castle contested during opening Anarchy campaigns in Somerset
The Battle

History & Significance

Taunton Castle was contested in the Anarchy as Stephen and Matilda competed for Somerset, the county sitting astride the key routes between the west and London.

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