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English Civil War

Siege of Gloucester

1643
Gloucestershire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Gloucestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Charles I)
Forces
Royalist army c.6,000–8,000
VS
Victor
Parliament (Massey)
Forces
Garrison c.1,200–1,500
Outcome
After a 16-day siege, the arrival of the Earl of Essex's relief force compelled the Royalists to withdraw, resulting in a decisive Parliamentary victory and the preservation of this crucial Parliamentary-held stronghold.
The Battle

History & Significance

Garrison held against full Royalist army; August-September 1643

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Gloucester

Eastgate and stretch of city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
47 and 49 Eastgate Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Remains of Roman wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Glevum Roman colonia
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Grey Friars' Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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