BattlefieldsSiege of Scarborough Castle 1644 (First siege)
English Civil War

Siege of Scarborough Castle 1644 (First siege)

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Royalists c.300-500 garrison
VS
Victor
Royalists (held)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1000-2000 besiegers
Outcome
First Parliamentary investment of Scarborough; siege raised
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliament first attempt to besiege Scarborough Castle in 1644 was abandoned after Marston Moor as Parliamentary forces were needed elsewhere; the castle was not finally taken until July 1645.

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