Terms of The Treaty
Stephen announced the Treaty of Winchester in Winchester Cathedral: he recognised Henry FitzEmpress as his adopted son and successor, in return for Henry doing homage to him. Other conditions included:
- Stephen promised to listen to Henry's advice, but retained all his royal powers;
- Stephen's remaining son, William, would do homage to Henry and renounce his claim to the throne, in exchange for promises of the security of his lands;
- Key royal castles would be held on Henry's behalf by guarantors, whilst Stephen would have access to Henry's castles;
- The numerous foreign mercenaries would be demobilised and sent home.
Stephen and Henry sealed the treaty with a kiss of peace in the cathedral. Henry II later rewarded Wallingford for its assistance in the struggle by giving the town its royal charter in 1155.
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