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A 19th century depiction of Exeter's defences in the 11th century. When William arrived in Exeter's environs, he made camp, probably at the village of Clyst Honiton. [10] Here, William was met by a delegation of prominent Exeter citizens, who pledged their submission to William and handed over hostages as surety.
The heathen Penda besieges Exeter in the year 634, and the siege is raised by the Briton Cadwalla. If this story is worth anything, it simply points to Caerwisc as being still a British city in the second quarter of the seventh century.
The Mercian Siege of Exeter (c. 630), also known as the Siege of Caer-Uisc. Almost certainly fictional. The Danish Siege of Exeter (893) The Siege of Exeter (1068), during the Norman Conquest of England; The Siege of Exeter (1549) which took place during the Prayer Book Rebellion; One of the sieges of Exeter that took place during the First ...
18 January, Siege of Dartmouth ended with the surrender of Royalist garrison. 3 February, Siege of Chester ended with the surrender of Royalist garrison after a 136-day siege. 16 February, Battle of Torrington victory for the New Model Army; 10 March, Ralph Hopton surrenders the Royalist army at Tresillian bridge in Cornwall.
The siege of Exeter (1642) or First Siege of Exeter took place during the First English Civil War from late December 1642 to early January 1643 when Royalists led by Sir Ralph Hopton attempted to capture the port of Exeter from the Parliamentarians.
Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after the year 1068, following Exeter's rebellion against William the Conqueror. In 1136 it was besieged for three months by King Stephen.
Siege of Exeter (c. 630) Siege of Exeter; Siege of Exeter (1068) T. The House That Moved; Tramways in Exeter; Trewman's Exeter Flying Post; W. Whipton Barton; Wonford ...
Siege of Exeter (1642) G. Siege of Gloucester; Great Siege of Scarborough Castle; H. ... Siege of High Ercall Hall; Siege of Hull (1642) Siege of Hull (1643) L. Siege ...