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English Civil War

Second Battle of Newbury

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

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royalists c. 9,000–10,000.
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Parliamentarians c. 18,000–20,000
Outcome
Indecisive
The Battle

History & Significance

Three Parliamentary armies converged; October 27, 1644

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Second Battle of Newbury

Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Park Pale in Hamstead Marshall Park
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Donnington Castle: a quadrangular castle and 17th century fieldwork.
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Litten Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
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