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The Battle of Lewes

Lewes, East Sussex

Simon de Montfort captured the king himself.

In 1264 Simon de Montfort led the barons against Henry III and defeated him on the downs above Lewes. The king and his son, Prince Edward, were captured.

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When
14 May 1264
Where
50.8800, -0.0300
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

A memorial helmet stands in the Priory Park in Lewes.

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