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.
c.500 killed during the storm
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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