With her best leader gone, Empress Matilda retired to Anjou and there was a lull in the fighting. Queen Matilda died on 3 May 1151 and was buried at Faversham Abbey.
The departure of Empress Matilda's most skilled leader led to a lull in the fighting, allowing Queen Matilda to retire to Anjou. She died on 3 May 1151 and was laid to rest at Faversham Abbey.