BattlefieldsSiege of Lichfield
English Civil War

Siege of Lichfield

1643
Staffordshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Staffordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentary c. 800–1,500; pitched battle in Cheshire.
VS
Victor
Royalists (Prince Rupert)
Forces
Royalist c. 1,500–2,500
Outcome
Royalists captured Lichfield Cathedral Close
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliament held the cathedral close with its moat; Rupert mined under the walls and exploded the first mine used in the Civil War; surrendered on terms

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