BattlefieldsRoyalist Rising at Pontefract — Midlands Ripple
English Civil War

Royalist Rising at Pontefract — Midlands Ripple

1648
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Second Civil War Disturbances Midlands 1648
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist sympathisers
Forces
Royalist sympathizers c.300–600
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarian c.400–800
Outcome
Midlands disturbances quickly suppressed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Second Civil War of 1648 saw risings across England. The Midlands experienced disturbances and a Royalist conspiracy centred on disaffected former soldiers and Royalist gentry, though none reached the scale of events in Kent, Essex, or the north. Parliamentary garrisons moved quickly to suppress any organisation. The episode reflects the continuing Royalist sentiment in parts of the Midlands even three years after Naseby.

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