BattlefieldsSiege of Warwick Castle
English Civil War

Siege of Warwick Castle

1642
Warwickshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Warwickshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Parliamentary garrison held)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.400–600 (garrison)
Outcome
Royalists repulsed; castle held for Parliament
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick Castle was secured for Parliament in 1642 and resisted Royalist attack. Its possession gave Parliament a vital stronghold in the Midlands from which to threaten Royalist communications between Oxford and the north.

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