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.
Following the loss of her most experienced leader, Empress Matilda relocated to Anjou, resulting in a temporary cessation of conflict. Queen Matilda died on 3 May 1151 and was laid to rest at Faversham Abbey.