Colchester.uk.comThe History of Colchester 1201-1250 
Year Events
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1203 King John stayed at the castle
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1205 King John stayed at the castle
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1209 King John stayed at the castle
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1212 King John stayed at the castle
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1214 Castle and town fortified by John during the barons' revolt
1215 November: Castle occupied by an invading army sent by Philip of France
1216 January: Siege of Colchester begins
March: King John arrives to support the siege
April: French army surrenders
1217 French army under Prince Louis occupies castle but withdraws after the Treaty of Lambeth
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1236 Earliest reference to the castle gaol
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1244 Church and hospital of the Crouched, Crutched or Crossed Friars founded
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The History of Colchester : 1101-1150 : 1151-1200 :: 1251-1300 : 1301-1350