The Jacobite army besieged Carlisle in November 1745. The castle and city garrison under Colonel Durand attempted to resist but, with no relief army approaching, surrendered on 15 November. Prince Charles entered Carlisle in triumph. Carlisle was the key to northern England — it controlled the main road south and was the first significant English prize of the '45. The Manchester Regiment was later left to garrison Carlisle on the retreat. When government forces retook it in December, the Manchester Regiment surrendered and its leaders were executed as traitors.
Minimal — siege ended by negotiation
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