BattlefieldsSiege of Bristol 1643
English Civil War

Siege of Bristol 1643

1643
Somerset, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Registered · BCW-BRS-1643
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c. 2,000–3,000 garrison.
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c. 10,000–12,000
Outcome
Bristol falls to Prince Rupert July 1643
The Battle

History & Significance

Prince Rupert stormed Bristol on 26 July 1643 after determined assaults; Nathaniel Fiennes surrendered the city. It was the second city of England and its loss was a severe blow to Parliament.

Casualties & Losses

c.500 killed during the storm

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BCW-BRS-1643.

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