Battle of Northampton 1264
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1264 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Second Barons' War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Northampton took place during the Second Barons' War. The battle was a decisive victory for the royalist forces of King Henry III of England, who took Northampton Castle and captured Simon de Montfort (the Younger), son of Simon de Montfort (the Older).
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.2370, -0.9050
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Northampton (1264) (revision 1370451880), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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