Siege of Kilkenny 1650
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date | 22 March 1650 – 28 March 1650 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Date (year) | 1650 | Wikidata P580 start time |
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Kilkenny took place from 22 to 28 March 1650, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. Previously the capital of Confederate Ireland, the garrison surrendered to Commonwealth forces under Oliver Cromwell.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.6477, -7.2561
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Other battles of the Irish Confederate Wars
- Battle of Julianstown 1641
- Battle of Glenmaquin 1642
- Battle of Kilrush 1642
- Battle of Liscarroll 1642
- Battle of Clones 1643
- Battle of Cloughleagh 1643
- Battle of New Ross 1643
- Battle of Portlester 1643
- Siege of Duncannon 1645
- Battle of Benburb 1646
All battles of the Irish Confederate Wars →
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Further reading
- Siege of Kilkenny on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Kilkenny
- Wikidata Q42377494