BattlefieldsSiege of Compton House 1644
English Civil War

Siege of Compton House 1644

1644
Warwickshire, England
Also known as: Compton Wynyates Siege
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Warwickshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.100-200 garrison
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.500-800
Outcome
Compton Wynyates captured by Parliament
The Battle

History & Significance

The beautiful manor of Compton Wynyates was garrisoned by the Royalists and captured by Parliamentary forces; its slighting was later reversed when the war ended.

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