BattlefieldsSiege of Earls Colne Manor
English Civil War

Siege of Earls Colne Manor

1648
Essex, England
Also known as: Siege of Hedingham Castle
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.80–150.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.200–400
Outcome
Minor Royalist garrisons in north Essex reduced during the Colchester siege
The Battle

History & Significance

While the main siege of Colchester town proceeded, Parliament methodically reduced the surrounding Royalist outposts to deny the garrison any relief or supply from the hinterland.

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