Siege of Carrickfergus 1689
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Key facts
| Date (year) | 1689 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Northern Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Williamite War in Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Carrickfergus took place in August 1689 when a force of Williamite troops under Marshal Schomberg landed and laid siege to the Jacobite garrison of Carrickfergus in Ireland. After a week the Jacobites surrendered, and were allowed to march out with the honours of war.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.7160, -5.8090
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Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Carrickfergus 1760 · 0 km
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- Battle of Saintfield 1798 · 28 km
- Battle of Connor 1315 · 33 km
- Battle of Ballynahinch 1798 · 34 km
Other battles of the Williamite War in Ireland
- Battle of Belleek 1689
- Battle of Newtownbutler 1689
- Siege of Derry 1689
- Battle of Cavan 1690
- Battle of the Boyne 1690
- Siege of Athlone 1690
- Siege of Cork 1690
- Siege of Limerick 1690
- Battle of Aughrim 1691
- Siege of Athlone 1691
All battles of the Williamite War in Ireland →
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Further reading
- Siege of Carrickfergus on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Carrickfergus
- Wikidata Q21008775