Rout of Winchester, 14 September 1141
Battle during the Anarchy in which Empress Matilda's forces, then besieging Wolvesey castle in Winchester, was defeated by King Stephan's relief force. After the battle, Robert, earl of Gloucester, one of Matilda's chief supporters, who had been captured in the battle, was exchanged for Stephan, who had been captured at Lincoln.
How to cite this article: Rickard, J. (6 September 2000), Rout of Winchester, 14 September 1141, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_winchester.html
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