BattlefieldsSiege of Chepstow Castle
English Civil War

Siege of Chepstow Castle

1645
Monmouthshire, Wales
Also known as: Chepstow 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Monmouthshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.140–200 garrison.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,200–1,800
Outcome
Chepstow Castle taken by Parliamentary forces 1645
The Battle

History & Significance

Chepstow Castle at the Wye crossing was a major Royalist stronghold in the southern Marches. Parliament besieged and took it in 1645, cutting communications between Bristol and Wales. The great river fortress with its Norman hall is among the oldest stone castles in Wales.

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