Capture of Oxford

Capture of Oxford Part of March on London in the Despenser wars Date October 2, 1326 Location Oxford, England Result Isabella and Mortimer's victory Belligerents Marcher Lords Royalists Commanders and leaders Isabella of France Roger Mortimer Edward II of England Strength 1,500 unknown Casualties and losses unknown unknown

The Capture of Oxford took place during Isabella's Campaign in the Despenser wars. She and her lover, Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, took the town en route to London.

March to Oxford

Isabella of France and Mortimer moved out again on their March on London. They successfully avoided Edward II of England's army, and they moved south. There, they moved to capture Oxford. They marched south, nearing London every step they took. Edward II prepared to run, and Isabella and Mortimer's forces took Oxford.