BattlefieldsSiege of Bungay Castle 1173
Medieval

Siege of Bungay Castle 1173

1173
Suffolk, England
Also known as: Bungay 1173
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Roger Bigod
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Outcome
Castle slighted; Bigod family power reduced
The Battle

History & Significance

The reduction of Bungay Castle alongside Framlingham in 1174 stripped the Bigod earls of their twin fortresses and broke their domination of East Anglia.

Forces Involved

Royal forces: c.500–800 men. Roger Bigod's garrison: c.50–100 men.

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