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English Civil War

Siege of Winchester Castle

1642–1645
Hampshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison c. 150-250; protracted siege
VS
Victor
Parliament (Cromwell)
Forces
Parliament c. 2,500+
Outcome
The Royalist garrison was forced to surrender in 1645 after a lengthy siege, with Parliament securing the castle and further consolidating its control over southern England during the Civil War.
The Battle

History & Significance

Castle changed hands; finally taken October 5, 1645

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Winchester Castle

Wolvesey Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester city wall and associated monuments
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Kings Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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