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. See also List of treaties References Sources Bradbury, Jim. (1996) Stephen and Matilda: The Civil War of 1139–53. Sutton Publishing. . King, Edmund. (2010) King Stephen. New Haven, U.S.: Yale University Press. . External links Wallingford History Gateway 1153 in England Treaty of Wallingford Treaty of Wallingford Wallingford 12th-century treaties Succession to the British crown The Anarchy Henry II of England South Oxfordshire District Stephen, King of England Eustace IV, Count of Boulogne