Battle of Oswestry 1644
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Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1644 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Oswestry took place during the First English Civil War on 22–23 June 1644 when Parliamentarians led by Lord Denbigh attacked and took control of the Royalist garrison in Oswestry, Shropshire.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.8611, -3.0552
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Oswestry (revision 1370452442), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).