Capture of Dunstable

Capture of Dunstable Part of Despenser wars Date October 7, 1326 Location Dunstable, England Result Isabella and Mortimer's victory Belligerents Marcher Lords Kingdom of France Kingdom of England Commanders and leaders Isabella of France Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March Kingdom of England Strength 1,500 unknown Casualties and losses unknown unknown

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The Capture of Dunstable took place on 7 October 1326. Isabella of France captured Dunstable in Bedfordshire, 30 miles north of London. Edward II of England did nothing to at least post a garrison of men and the town was taken without a fight.

Capture of Dunstable

Isabella captured London on October 2. Edward II evacuated the city before it fell with his lover, Hugh Despenser the younger. Isabella decided to take the town overlooking the city, Dunstable. The Edwards army were already in retreat, so the Isabella and Mortimer's army were allowed to take Dunstable without a fight. Isabella further moved from here to capture Bristol.

Coordinates: 51°53′07″N 0°31′12″W / 51.8853259°N 0.5201018°W / 51.8853259; -0.5201018