Commemorated on 2 plaques
Battle of Lewes 1264 On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort's army of 5000 Barons and Londoners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the Downs northwest of Lewes. The Mise of Lewes, signed next day led to the first English parliament meeting at Westminster 20th January, 1266. This viewing platform was erected by Lewes Town Council and unveiled by the Mayor Councillor R.H Yarrow M.B.E. on 14th May 1985.
Precincts Castle, Lewes, United Kingdom where they with his army of 5000 Barons and Londoners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the Downs northwest of Lewes (1264)
In the Palace of the Savoy lived for many months Simon de Montfort, founder of the House of Commons. This also was the home of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, who lived here in princely luxury from 1362 to 1381
Savoy Court, London, United Kingdom where they lived