Siege of Carlisle (November 1745)

First Siege of Carlisle
Part of the Jacobite rising of 1745

A present-day view of Carlisle Castle
Date13–15 November 1745
Location
Result Jacobite victory
Belligerents
Jacobites Kingdom of Great Britain Government
Commanders and leaders
Charles Stuart Colonel Durand
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The First Siege of Carlisle was an important event of the 1745–1746 Jacobite rising. Jacobite forces loyal to Prince Charles Edward Stuart captured the city of Carlisle and Carlisle Castle on 14–15 November 1745.


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