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English Civil War

Siege of Bridgwater

1645
Somerset, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison: c.3,000
VS
Victor
Parliament (Fairfax)
Forces
Parliamentary army: c.14,000
Outcome
After a brief siege lasting several days, the Royalist garrison surrendered to Fairfax's parliamentary forces, resulting in a decisive parliamentary victory and the capture of a vital strategic position.
The Battle

History & Significance

Eastern town stormed July 20, 1645

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Bridgwater

Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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