Battle of Tecroghan 1650
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1650 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
| Participants | Commonwealth of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Tecroghan also called of Ticroghan, was a minor battle of the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland that was fought on 19 June 1650 outside Tecroghan Fort in County Meath, Ireland. The fort was besieged by the Parliamentarians. A force of the Irish Royalist Alliance commanded by the Earl of Castlehaven attempted to relieve the siege. Although a part of the allied force broke through to the fort with some supplies, the siege continued and the garrison surrendered six days later.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.4368, -7.0452
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