BattlefieldsHereford held by Simon de Montfort, 1265
Medieval

Hereford held by Simon de Montfort, 1265

1265
Herefordshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
occupation
Location
Herefordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
No siege or assault occurred at Hereford in 1265; sources describe it as de Montfort's headquarters, not a besieged stronghold. Prince Edward escaped his escort there on 28 May 1265, which shifted the military balance in favour of the royalists and led directly to de Montfort's defeat and death at the Battle of Evesham on 4 August 1265.
The Battle

History & Significance

Hereford held by Simon de Montfort, 1265 was a occupation of the Medieval period, fought in Herefordshire, England in 1265. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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