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English Civil War

Storming of Marlborough

1642
Wiltshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliament
Forces
Parliamentary c.300–500.
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.800–1,200
Outcome
The Royalist cavalry overwhelmed the smaller Parliamentary garrison, capturing the town and forcing the defenders to retreat with significant casualties.
The Battle

History & Significance

Sacked December 1642; 50+ houses destroyed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Storming of Marlborough

Wansdyke: section 610yds (560m) NW of Wernham Farm to 250yds (230m) SW of New Buildings
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Cadley Vicarage
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Long barrow in Barrow Copse
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
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