BattlefieldsDefence of Hertford Castle 1643
English Civil War

Defence of Hertford Castle 1643

1643
Hertfordshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
potential Royalist raids from the Midlands
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Parliamentary garrison
Outcome
The castle remained in Parliamentary hands throughout the conflict. Hertfordshire was generally secure for Parliament and saw little serious fighting.
The Battle

History & Significance

Hertford Castle was garrisoned for Parliament during the Civil War and was a minor centre of resistance in a largely Parliamentarian county. The castle had been a royal residence but was converted to military use.

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