Editing Henry III of England (section)

=== Reconciliation and reconstruction ===
Henry quickly took revenge on his enemies after the Battle of Evesham.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|p=150}}; {{Harvnb|Carpenter|2004|p=381}}</ref> He immediately ordered the [[Sequestration (law)|sequestration]] of all the rebel lands, triggering a wave of chaotic looting across the country.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|pp=150–151}}; {{Harvnb|Carpenter|2004|p=381}}</ref> Henry initially rejected any calls for moderation, but in October 1266 he was persuaded by Papal Legate [[Ottobuono de' Fieschi]] to issue a less draconian policy, called the [[Dictum of Kenilworth]], which allowed for the return of the rebels' lands, in exchange for the payment of harsh fines.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|pp=152, 156–157}}</ref> The [[Statute of Marlborough]] followed in November 1267, which effectively reissued much of the Provisions of Westminster, placing limitations on the powers of local royal officials and the major barons, but without restricting central royal authority.<ref name="Jobson 2012 162–163">{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|pp=162–163}}; {{Harvnb|Carpenter|2004|p=382}}</ref> Most of the exiled Poitevins began to return to England after the war.<ref>{{Harvnb|Ridgeway|1988|pp=91–92}}</ref> In September 1267 Henry made the [[Treaty of Montgomery]] with Llywelyn, recognising him as the Prince of Wales and giving substantial land concessions.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|pp=161–162}}</ref>

In the final years of his reign, Henry was increasingly infirm and focused on securing peace within the kingdom and his own religious devotions.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|p=164}}; {{Harvnb|Howell|2001|pp=246–247}}</ref> Edward became the Steward of England and began to play a more prominent role in government.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|pp=164–165}}</ref> Henry's finances were in a precarious state as a result of the war, and when Edward decided to join the crusades in 1268 it became clear that fresh taxes were necessary.<ref name="Jobson 2012 162–163"/> Henry was concerned that Edward's absence might encourage further revolts but was swayed by his son to negotiate with multiple parliaments over the next two years to raise the money.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|p=164}}; {{Harvnb|Carpenter|2004|p=382}}; {{Harvnb|Howell|2001|pp=248–249}}</ref>

Although Henry had initially reversed Simon de Montfort's anti-Jewish policies, including attempting to restore the debts owed to Jews where these could be proven, he faced pressure from parliament to introduce restrictions on Jewish bonds, particularly their sale to Christians, in the final years of his reign in return for financing.<ref name=stacey2003p53huscroftp107>{{Harvnb|Stacey|2003|p=53}}; {{Harvnb|Huscroft|2006|pp=107–108}}</ref>{{Efn|Henry agreed to limits on fee-rents, restrictions on sale of Jewish loans to Christians and a prohibition on levying interest on loans purchased by Christians. These were the grievances that had helped fuel the wider crisis since 1239.<ref name=stacey2003p53huscroftp107/>}} Henry continued to invest in Westminster Abbey, which became a replacement for the Angevin mausoleum at [[Fontevraud Abbey]], and in 1269 he oversaw a grand ceremony to rebury Edward the Confessor in a lavish new shrine, personally helping to carry the body to its new resting place.<ref>{{Harvnb|Jobson|2012|p=165}}; {{Harvnb|Carpenter|2004|p=382}}; {{Harvnb|Howell|2001|p=247}}; {{Harvnb|Ridgeway|2004}}</ref>