Battle of Reading 1688
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1688 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Glorious Revolution | Wikidata |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The battle of Reading (also known as the battle of Broad Street, Reading Skirmish or Reading Fight) took place on 9 December 1688 in Reading, Berkshire during the 1688 invasion of England. Dutch States Army dragoons, led by Hans Bentinck and supported by Williamite civilians, routed an Irish Army detachment under Patrick Sarsfield from the town in one of only two substantial battles fought in England during the Glorious Revolution. The engagement was celebrated in Reading for many years afterwards.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.4557, -0.9733
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Reading (1688) (revision 1381005993), 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).