Battle of Arklow 1649
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1649 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Arklow was a minor skirmish that took place at Glascarrig on the coast road near Arklow in County Wicklow on 1 November 1649. It was fought between the army of the Parliamentarians and the combined forces of the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the Irish Confederate Wars.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.7941, -6.1649
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