Battle of Maidstone 1648
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1648 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Second English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Maidstone (1 June 1648) was fought in the Second English Civil War and was a victory for the attacking Parliamentarian troops over the defending Royalist forces.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.2700, 0.5240
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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