BattlefieldsRoyalist Skirmish at Ruthin 1644
English Civil War

Royalist Skirmish at Ruthin 1644

1644
Denbighshire, Wales
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Denbighshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentary
Forces
Ruthin Castle Royalist garrison sortie
VS
Victor
Royalist
Forces
Parliamentary reconnaissance force
Outcome
Parliamentary approach to Ruthin repulsed; castle garrison held until 1646
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliamentary forces attempting to pressure the Royalist garrison of Ruthin Castle in Denbighshire were repulsed in a skirmish outside the town walls in 1644. The Royalist garrison of Ruthin conducted an active defence including sorties against approaching Parliamentary detachments. The castle remained in Royalist hands until its eventual surrender in April 1646.

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