BattlefieldsSiege of Leeds Castle
English Civil War

Siege of Leeds Castle

1648
Kent, England
Also known as: Leeds Castle Garrison 1648
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.100–200.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.300–500
Outcome
Leeds Castle surrendered during the Second Civil War Kent uprising
The Battle

History & Significance

During the Kent uprising of 1648 several manor houses and castles were garrisoned by Royalist insurgents. Leeds Castle was among those reduced by Parliament as Fairfax systematically crushed the rebellion before moving to Maidstone.

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