Battle of Foulksmills 1798
Approximate location: the point for Foulkesmill, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location.
Key facts
| Year | 1798 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Irish Rebellion of 1798 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.3100, -6.7500 | Wikidata P276 location: Foulkesmill (approximate) |
About the battle
The Battle of Foulksmills, known locally as the Battle of Horetown and also known as the Battle of Goff's Bridge, took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. 2,000 Crown troops under John Moore defeated a force of 3,000 United Irishmen rebels in County Wexford.
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See also this battle on Battlefields of Britain.
Quick answers
- When was the Battle of Foulksmills?
- In 1798.
- Where was the Battle of Foulksmills fought?
- In what is now Ireland (Europe), at about 52.31, -6.75.
- Which war was it part of?
- The Irish Rebellion of 1798.
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