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Dorset in the English Civil War

Dorset in the English Civil War

English Civil War in Dorset

Dorset was a significant area in the English Civil War. Significant sieges include those at Corfe Castle and Sherborne Castle.[1]

Background

Dorset was majority Royalist, except for in Lyme Regis and in Poole.[2]

1642

The Battle of Babylon Hill was fought at Babylon Hill in 1642, but the conflict was inconclusive.[3]

1643

The Royalist stronghold Corfe Castle was destroyed in the English Civil War

Mary Bankes was a Royalist who defended Corfe Castle from a three-year siege inflicted by the parliamentarians.

Portland Castle was captured by a group of Royalists who gained access by pretending to be Parliamentary soldiers.[4]

1644

The Siege of Lyme Regis was an eight-week blockade of Lyme Regis.

1645

The Battle of Weymouth took place.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    ""Vile Ministers" and "Poor Silly Creatures" | Dorset Life - The Dorset Magazine". Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. [2]
    Moseley 2015.
  3. [3]
    "The A-to-Z of Yeovil's History - by Bob Osborn". www.yeovilhistory.info. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  4. [4]
    Lawson 2002, pp. 19, 24; Harrington 2007, p. 49
  5. [5]
    Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Proceedings. Robarts - University of Toronto. Dorchester [etc.]

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