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English Civil War

Siege of Beaumaris Castle 1646

1646
Anglesey, Wales
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Anglesey, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison c.200–350.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentary c.2,500–3,500
Outcome
Beaumaris surrendered June 1646
The Battle

History & Significance

Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey was reduced by Parliament forces in June 1646 completing the recovery of north Wales from Royalist control.

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