Relief of Newark 1644
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 |
| War / conflict | English Civil War | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Relief of Newark (21 March 1644) was a Royalist victory during the First English Civil War. It was a personal victory for Prince Rupert and it resulted in the Royalists holding Newark-on-Trent until almost the end of the war.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Newark-on-Trent, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 53.0765, -0.8100
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Further reading
- Relief of Newark on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Relief of Newark
- Wikidata Q7311096