On this day in 1215, the Barons army said to consist of Five Earls and forty Barons, mostly from the north, with many others; complete with horses and arms, and a countless host, estimated to comprise about two thousand knights, besides other horsemen, sergeants-at-arms, and foot soldiers, march on Northampton. Having taken the town, they lay siege to the castle, where many were killed including Fitz-Walters standard bearer. After two weeks, lacking siege engines they move on to Bedford Castle where William de Beauchamp readily gives up his castle before moving on to London.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 00:17:36 +0000
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