Siege of Exeter 1068
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1068 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Norman conquest of England | Wikidata |
| Participants | Anglo-Saxons, Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Exeter occurred early in 1068 when King William I of England marched a combined army of Normans and loyal Englishmen westwards to force the submission of the city of Exeter in Devon, a stronghold of Anglo-Saxon resistance against Norman rule following the Norman conquest of England. After a siege lasting eighteen days, the city surrendered to William under generous terms and allowed the Normans to consolidate their hold over the West Country.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 50.7258, -3.5297
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