Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

1. Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Marker

Inscription. Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, the rebel army, with Londoners on the left flank, occupied the high ground. Henry III and his brother Richard, King of the Romans, advanced uphill from the priory, while from the castle Prince Edward and John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey attacked and defeated the Londoners on the Wallands, pursuing them and killing many in the marsh. But meanwhile the royalist centre and left were vanquished. King Richard was captured in the windmill, and King Henry fled back to the priory. When Edward returned, the battle was lost.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1264.

Location. 50° 52.447′ N, 0° 0.496′ E. Memorial is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. It is at the intersection of Castle Banks and Castle Precints, on the right when traveling south on Castle Banks. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Lewes, England BN7 1UZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Lewes 1264 (here, next to this marker); The Shell Keep and Angled Towers (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat

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(about 120 meters away); What Happened Where? (about 150 meters away); The Norman Gatehouse and the Barbican (about 150 meters away); Russian Cannon (about 150 meters away); Barbican Gate (about 150 meters away); Stocks (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Lewes on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Mise of Lewes on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick

2. Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick

3. Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.