BattlefieldsSiege of Greenland House
English Civil War

Siege of Greenland House

1644
Oxfordshire, England
Also known as: Greenland House Oxfordshire 1644
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.80-120 garrison
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.500-800 besiegers
Outcome
Greenland House near Henley-on-Thames taken by Parliamentary forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Greenland House was one of several Oxfordshire manor houses fortified as Royalist outposts protecting the eastern approaches to Oxford. Parliament systematically reduced these satellite garrisons in 1644 to tighten the blockade of the Royalist capital.

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