Eccleshall CastleEccleshall Castle is located in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England (grid reference SJ827295). It was originally built in the 13th century. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II* listed building.
Harbottle CastleHarbottle Castle is a ruined medieval castle situated at the west end of the village of Harbottle, Northumberland, England, 9 miles (14 km) west-north-west of Rothbury overlooking the River Coquet. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. It is thought that the mound on which the keep stands was a site used by the ancient Britons, and that in Anglian times, there was a stronghold on the site held by Mildred, son of Ackman.
The AnarchyBelligerents Forces loyal to Stephen of Blois Forces loyal to Empress Matilda & Henry PlantagenetCommanders and leadersStephen of BloisMatilda of BoulogneWilliam of YpresHenry of BloisEustace IVEmpress MatildaRobert of GloucesterHenry PlantagenetGeoffrey PlantagenetDavid I of ScotlandThe Anarchy was a civil war in England and Normandy between 1138 and 1153 which resulted in a widespread breakdown in law and order.
John, King of EnglandKing of England from 1199 to 1216John (Christmastide 1166/7 – 19 October 1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century.
Edward IIKing of England from 1307 to 1327Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir to the throne following the death of his older brother Alphonso. Beginning in 1300, Edward accompanied his father on campaigns in Scotland, and in 1306 he was knighted in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
English Civil WarThe English Civil War or Great Rebellion was a series of civil wars and political machinations between Royalists and Parliamentarians in the Kingdom of England from 1642 to 1651. Part of the wider 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms, the struggle consisted of the First English Civil War and the Second English Civil War. The Anglo-Scottish war of 1650 to 1652 is sometimes referred to as the Third English Civil War.
LevantThe Levant is a subregion of West Asia along the that forms part of the Middle East. The term is often used in conjunction with historical or cultural references. In its narrowest sense, used in archaeology and other contexts, the Levant refers to Cyprus and land bordering the Levantine Sea () in West Asia that includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, and south Cilicia (Turkey).
Robert the BruceKing of Scotland from 1306 to 1329Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart am Brusach), was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to restore Scotland to an independent kingdom and is regarded in Scotland as a national hero.
NorthumberlandCounty of EnglandCeremonial county in EnglandNorthumberland () is a ceremonial county in North East England, on the border with Scotland. It is bordered by the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, Cumbria to the west, and the Scottish Borders council area to the north. The town of Blyth is the largest settlement. Northumberland is the northernmost county in England.
StaffordshireCounty of EnglandNon-metropolitan and ceremonial county in EnglandStaffordshire (; postal abbreviation Staffs.) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It borders Cheshire to the north-west, Derbyshire and Leicestershire to the east, Warwickshire to the south-east, the West Midlands county and Worcestershire to the south, and Shropshire to the west. The largest settlement is the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
First War of Scottish IndependenceBelligerentsKingdom of ScotlandKingdom of FranceGaelic Ireland: Kingdom of ConnachtKingdom of ThomondKingdom of Hy ManyKingdom of TyrconnellKingdom of BreffnyKingdom of OrielKingdom of DesmondKingdom of MoylurgKingdom of EnglandLordship of IrelandCounty Palatine of DurhamCommanders and leadersJohn Balliol#William Wallace(Commander-in-chief until 1305)Robert I(Commander-in-chief from 1305)John "Red" ComynXAndrew Moray (DOW)William the Hardy#James DouglasThomas RandolphEdward Bruce†Simon FraserAngus Og MacDonaldWalter StewartEdward I#(1296–1307)Edward IIX(1307–1327)Edward III(1327–1328)John de Warenne#Aymer de Valence#John of BrittanyRaymond Caillau†Earl of LouthEdmund Butler#Maurice FitzGeraldAntony Bek#Roger MortimerThe First War of Scottish Independence was the first of a series of different wars between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland.
Château de MontrésorThe Château de Montrésor is a medieval castle with a Renaissance mansion built in the grounds, located in the French village of Montrésor in the département of Indre-et-Loire. The Château de Montrésor has been listed since 1996 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture and is a popular visitor attraction.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.