BattlefieldsSiege of Donnington Castle 1646 — Final Phase
English Civil War

Siege of Donnington Castle 1646 — Final Phase

1646
Berkshire, England
Also known as: Donnington Surrender 1646
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Colonel Boys)
Forces
Royalists c.80-120 garrison
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,200-1,800
Outcome
Donnington surrendered on honourable terms April 1646 on King order
The Battle

History & Significance

Colonel John Boys held Donnington Castle through years of siege making it one of the last Berkshire garrisons to surrender; the twin-towered gatehouse still stands as testament to its endurance.

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