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2 unusual facts about Radcot Bridge


Radcot Bridge

Much of the structure was broken down during the famous battle which took place here in 1387, although it was apparently reconstructed six years later.

Adjoining the bridge is the Swan Inn and slight earthworks of Matilda's Castle.


Lords Appellant

In 1387, the Lords Appellant launched an armed rebellion against King Richard and defeated an army under Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford at the skirmish of Radcot Bridge, outside Oxford (this was the only battle that Bolingbroke, a renowned jouster, won in command through his life).


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