This is the site where the famous Battle of Lewes took place in 1264. The battle was between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort's and led to significant political changes in England.

David Howells

September 4, 2023

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The Battle of Lewes on 14 May 1264 was one of the two main battles of the Second Barons' War. Fought between the forces of King Henry III and the barons led by Simon de Montfort, it resulted in the defeat of the king and the signing of the Mise of Lewes (no copies of which have survived), a treaty which restricted the authority of the king.

lewespriory.org.uk/battle-_of_lewes

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1. Lewes Castle, Lewes Beacon & Black Cap loop — South Downs National Park

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2. Black Cap trig point loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park

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3. Offham loop from Lewes along the Ouse — South Downs National Park

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Location: East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Battle of Lewes Site

1. Lewes Castle, Lewes Beacon & Black Cap loop — South Downs National Park

2. Black Cap trig point loop from Lewes — South Downs National Park

3. Offham loop from Lewes along the Ouse — South Downs National Park

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