Английская Википедия:Dorset in the English Civil War

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates 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

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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

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Works cited

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