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Who Attacked Leeds Castle?

The castle was largely complete by 1139 when England descended into civil war. Known as the Anarchy, the conflict was between Stephen and Matilda over the English succession. The then owner of Leeds, Elias de Crèvecoeur, supported Matilda’s claim prompting Royal forces, under Gilbert de Clare, to attack the castle. What happened at Leeds Castle? …

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