Siege of High Ercall Hall 1645
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Key facts
| Date | 1 July 1645 – 1 March 1646 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Date (year) | 1645 | Wikidata P580 start time |
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
About the battle
The siege of High Ercall Hall in High Ercall, Shropshire, England took place during the First English Civil War. There were a total of three sieges. In each of the sieges, the Hall was held by the Royalists and besieged by the Parliamentarians. The final and longest siege took place from July 1645 to March 1646, when the Royalist commander surrendered the hall to the Parliamentarians.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.7528, -2.6028
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Further reading
- Siege of High Ercall Hall on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of High Ercall Hall
- Wikidata Q7510083