BattlefieldsSiege of Barnstaple
English Civil War

Siege of Barnstaple

1646
Devon, England
Also known as: Barnstaple Garrison · Defence of Barnstaple
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.200-300 garrison
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,500-2,000
Outcome
Barnstaple surrendered April 1646
The Battle

History & Significance

Barnstaple was the main Royalist port in north Devon. Its garrison held out into 1646 but surrendered as Parliamentary forces mopped up Devon following the fall of Exeter. The town's submission completed Parliament's control of the north Devon coast.

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