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English Civil War

Siege of Scarborough Castle

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Sir Hugh Cholmley)
Forces
Royalist garrison c.400–600.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.2,000–3,000 + naval blockade
Outcome
Castle fell July 1645 after 12-month siege
The Battle

History & Significance

Cholmley changed sides to the King; Parliamentary navy blockaded the port while land forces besieged; bombardment left the keep in ruins

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Scarborough Castle

Bowl barrow 450m north east of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Bowl barrow 600m north of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Round barrow 460m south of Oliver's Mount Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Bowl barrow 100m east of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Bowl barrow 150m north of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
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