BattlefieldsRaid on Winchester 1645
English Civil War

Raid on Winchester 1645

1645
Hampshire, England
Also known as: Storming of Winchester 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
c. 500–800 Royalist garrison.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Cromwell)
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Parliamentary (Cromwell)
Outcome
Cromwell stormed Winchester taking the city and castle in October 1645
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwell captured Winchester in a rapid operation in October 1645 in the aftermath of Naseby; the ancient capital and its medieval castle fell after brief resistance; the garrison of the castle held briefly before surrendering on terms; the fall of Winchester opened Hampshire to complete Parliamentary control.

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