Siege of Shrewsbury Castle 1138
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1138 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 12th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
About the battle
Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. The castle, directly above Shrewsbury railway station, is a Grade I listed building.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Shrewsbury Castle, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 52.7107, -2.7494
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Shrewsbury 1403 · 5 km
- Siege of High Ercall Hall 1645 · 11 km
- Battle of Caer Caradoc 50 · 18 km
- Battle of Cefn Digoll 630 · 22 km
- Battle of Buttington 893 · 23 km
- Battle of Bodyddon Castle 1257 · 25 km
Browse more: battles in Shropshire · battles in England · Norman & medieval · 12th century battles
Further reading
- Siege of Shrewsbury Castle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Shrewsbury Castle
- Wikidata Q130213792