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English Civil War

Siege of Lyme Regis

1644
Dorset, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Prince Maurice)
VS
Victor
Parliament (Blake)
Outcome
After a grueling 48-day siege, the Royalist besieging force under Prince Maurice withdrew in June 1644, forced to abandon the attempt due to parliamentary naval relief efforts and the garrison's determined defense.
The Battle

History & Significance

8-week siege; town held; Maurice withdrew June 14, 1644

Forces Involved

Royalist besieging army: c.6,000; garrison: c.500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Lyme Regis

Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Roman villa 300yds (270m) SSW of Holcombe Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Round barrow cemetery on Shapwick Hill
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Trinity Beacon
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Musbury Castle
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
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