Dictum of Kenilworth

Definition

The peace terms issued on 31 October 1266, allowing rebels to recover confiscated lands by paying substantial fines.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

A parliament held near Kenilworth produced the Dictum of Kenilworth, issued on 31 October 1266. It offered rebels a way to regain their confiscated lands by paying fines, which could reach seven times the lands’ annual income.
Revise: Key Events at Kenilworth Castle

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GCSE History · key term

The peace terms issued on 31 October 1266, allowing rebels to recover confiscated lands by paying substantial fines.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

A parliament held near Kenilworth produced the Dictum of Kenilworth, issued on 31 October 1266. It offered rebels a way to regain their confiscated lands by paying fines, which could reach seven times the lands’ annual income.
Revise: Key Events at Kenilworth Castle

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