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Second Barons' War: Siege of Dover Castle 1265

1265
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Baronial (Eleanor de Montfort's garrison)
VS
Victor
Royalist (Prince Edward)
Outcome
Dover Castle was held by Eleanor de Montfort (widow of Simon de Montfort) for the baronial cause after Evesham. Royalist prisoners held inside seized the Great Tower and turned on her garrison while Prince Edward besieged from outside. Attacked on both fronts, Eleanor negotiated a settlement (28 October 1265): she was exiled to the continent, castle goods surrendered to the king, but her supporters were pardoned. The castle passed to royalist control.
The Battle

History & Significance

A medieval siege fought in 1265 England. Recorded strengths: 29 archers garrisoning for Eleanor de Montfort; 14 royalist prisoners held inside who rose up and seized the Great Tower; besieging force led by Prince Edward (….

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Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

29 archers garrisoning for Eleanor de Montfort; 14 royalist prisoners held inside who rose up and seized the Great Tower; besieging force led by Prince Edward (size not specified in sources found).

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Scheduled Monuments near Second Barons' War: Siege of Dover Castle 1265

Dover Castle
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St James' Church
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Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street
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St Martin's Church
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