January 1068Eighteen-Day Siege of ExeterWilliam I the Conqueror
William besieges Exeter for eighteen days before the city submits to royal authority.
Historical records for England in 1068, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
William besieges Exeter for eighteen days before the city submits to royal authority.
Exeter resists William's demands, prompting a royal campaign against the south-western city.
Exeter surrenders after the siege, allowing William to strengthen Norman control in the south-west.
Besieges the rebel city of Exeter & recaptures it
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
William's wife Matilda is crowned Queen of England, reinforcing the legitimacy and public standing of the new dynasty.
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Birth of Henry I, Williams 4th son
Edgar the Aetheling and members of his family flee to Scotland as William strengthens control in northern England.
William establishes a castle at Exeter to secure the city and deter renewed resistance.
Leads an unsucesful uprising against William the Conqueror. Forced to flee to Scotland & then to Flanders
William establishes a castle at York to impose royal authority over the strategically important northern city.
Orders the Construction of Lincoln Castle
Norman fortification at Lincoln helps secure William's control of the eastern Midlands.
Orders construction of Neroche Castle near Taunton to subdue the West Country
William marches north in response to resistance associated with Edwin, Morcar and Edgar the Aetheling.
A Norman castle at Nottingham strengthens William's control over routes leading toward northern England.
Makes Robert de Commines Earl of Northumbria
Raises a revolt in Mercia, but rapidly capitulates
Puts down a revolt in Exeter after 18 days, he pardons their offences
Orders the Construction of Rougemont Castle after putting down the rebellion in Exeter
The citizens of Bristol drive away Harolds son Godwinew
Establishes a motte & bailey fort for securing his lines of supply
William's northern advance is supported by a new castle at Warwick controlling an important route through the Midlands.
Orders the construction of a castle in York
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