Huntingdon Castle

During the Anarchy the castle was held by David, King of Scotland through his marriage to Maud, 2nd Countess of Huntingdon.

However, when the succession was settled, David's son Henry paid homage to King Stephen who in turn gave him the borough of Huntingdon in addition to the castle.

The siege was taken over by Simon de St. Lis but it did not end until Henry II (who had just performed penance at the tomb of Thomas Becket) arrived at Huntingdon.

The siege ended the following day and Henry then ordered that the castle be dismantled (slighted).

[2] Parts of the castle did remain, including the chapel, and its ownership passed through a number of hands.