Lewes, East Sussex, UK. 11th May 2019. Historical societies re-enact the Battle of Lewes of 1264 over this action packed Weekend. Those taking part commemorate the defeat of King Henry III (axe on belt right of Lewes's Mayor Janet Baah) by the Barons led by Simon de Montfort.

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Re-enactment socieities celebrate the Battle of Lewes where the Barons, led by Simon De Montfort defeated Henry III in a dispute over English rights

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Location: Lewes, East Sussex. Cliff Bridge.
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