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English Civil War

Siege of Plymouth

1642–1646
Devon, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.5,000–10,000.
VS
Victor
Parliament (garrison)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.3,000–4,000 (garrison)
Outcome
The Royalist siege was repelled after several months, with the Parliamentary garrison successfully defending the town and forcing the Royalists to withdraw, marking an important strategic victory for Parliament in the opening phase of the Civil War.
The Battle

History & Significance

Longest siege of Civil War; Parliamentary port enclave in Royalist west

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Plymouth

The Royal Citadel mid 17th century bastioned artillery defence, incorporating late 16th century artillery fort and 18th century statue, on the Hoe
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Plymouth Castle (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Resolution Fort: Civil War town defences at Friary Court
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Mount Batten: 17th century artillery tower, Civil War breastwork, and World War II remains
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
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