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English Civil War

Siege of Boarstall Tower

1644–1646
Buckinghamshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Buckinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist garrison c.80–120
VS
Victor
Parliament
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
After a bombardment lasting several days, the small Royalist garrison surrendered to the overwhelming Parliamentarian force, giving Parliament an important strategic victory and further consolidating their control of the Home Counties.
The Battle

History & Significance

Royalist garrison near Oxford; held until June 1646

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Boarstall Tower

Thomley deserted medieval village
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Ickford Bridge See also BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 7
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Ickford Bridge See also OXFORDSHIRE 227
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Moated site of Holton House and its associated ice house
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
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