Siege of Waterford 1649
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1649 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
About the battle
The city of Waterford in southeastern Ireland was besieged twice during 1649 and 1650 during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. The town was held by Irish Confederate Catholic under General Richard Farrell and English Royalist troops under general Thomas Preston. It was besieged by English Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell, Michael Jones and Henry Ireton.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.2583, -7.1190
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Nearby battlefields
- Siege of Waterford 1495 · 0 km
- Siege of Duncannon 1645 · 13 km
- Battle of Piltown 1462 · 18 km
- Battle of New Ross 1798 · 19 km
- Battle of Foulksmills 1798 · 26 km
- Battle of New Ross 1643 · 27 km
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 Waterford on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Waterford
- Wikidata Q730986