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English Civil War

Second Newbury Shaw House Action 1644

1644
Berkshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentary
Forces
Royalist garrison of Shaw House under Colonel John Boys
VS
Victor
Royalist
Forces
Parliamentary infantry under Essex and Manchester
Outcome
Royalist defensive success at Shaw House; Parliamentary failure to take this position contributed to the indecisive outcome of the Second Newbury battle.
The Battle

History & Significance

The attack on Shaw House during the Second Battle of Newbury saw Parliamentary infantry assault the fortified house held by Royalists on the northern approach. Despite repeated attacks, Shaw House held throughout the day against Essex and Manchester.

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