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English Civil War

First Siege of Sherborne Castle

1642
Dorset, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliament
Forces
Parliament c. 600-800; castle changed hands
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c. 500-700
Outcome
The Royalists successfully captured the castle from the Parliamentarians, though control of the strategic position would remain contested throughout the war with the castle changing hands multiple times.
The Battle

History & Significance

Castle changed hands

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near First Siege of Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Abbey, remains of
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Conduit Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Sherborne Old Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Roman site by Pinford Lane
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Remains of St Mary Magdalene's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
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