Fairfax returned from Hull and marched north with his reorganised army. He attacked Selby, held by the main Royalist field force under Lord Belasyse. In fierce fighting through the town the Royalists were routed; Belasyse was captured; Newcastle's covering army was destroyed. The battle opened the way for the Scottish-Parliamentary siege of York and directly led to Marston Moor. It was Fairfax's first major offensive victory.
c.400 Royalists killed, 1,600 captured
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BOE15.
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