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English Civil War

Siege of Portchester Castle (Civil War)

1644
Hampshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison c.150-200.
VS
Victor
Parliament
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,500-2,000
Outcome
After a brief siege, the Royalist garrison surrendered to the overwhelming Parliamentary force, resulting in a bloodless victory that strengthened Parliament's strategic position in the south of England.
The Battle

History & Significance

Royalist garrison maintained before Hampshire secured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Portchester Castle (Civil War)

Portchester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Horsea Island D-Day Landing Craft Maintenance Site
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Fort Southwick See also PORTSMOUTH 500
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Fort Southwick See also HAMPSHIRE 500
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Fort Nelson
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
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