BattlefieldsAction at Great Yarmouth 1643
English Civil War

Action at Great Yarmouth 1643

1643
Norfolk, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Outcome
Royalist naval threat to Yarmouth repulsed by Parliamentary ships
The Battle

History & Significance

Great Yarmouth held firm for Parliament despite threats from Royalist ships in the North Sea; its port was critical for Eastern Association supply from overseas.

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