Siege of Pembroke 1648
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1648 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Wales | derived |
| War / conflict | Second English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Pembroke took place in 1648 during the Second English Civil War. In the engagement, Parliamentarian troops led by Oliver Cromwell besieged Pembroke Castle in Wales. The Castle had become a refuge for rebellious Parliamentarian soldiers after the end of the First English Civil War.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.6768, -4.9206
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