# Battle of Lincoln (1141)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1141-battle-of-lincoln
Categories: battle, ruler-change

Forces loyal to Matilda captured King Stephen. Within the broader Norman & Angevin Britain period, Norman conquest, cross-Channel lordship and royal reform created a new aristocracy and a more centralized monarchy. This event is placed at 2 February 1141 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The victory briefly placed Matilda close to securing the crown, though she failed to consolidate power.

## Why it matters
The victory briefly placed Matilda close to securing the crown, though she failed to consolidate power.

Ruler at the time: [Stephen](https://english-history.com/rulers/stephen)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Battle of Lincoln](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Battle+of+Lincoln&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Battle of Lincoln](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Battle+of+Lincoln)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [The National Archives — medieval education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)