Siege of Carlisle (November 1745) 1745
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Year | 1745 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Jacobite rising of 1745 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Jacobitism, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 54.8833, -2.9500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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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- Siege of Fort Augustus (December 1745) 1745
- Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1745) 1745
- Battle of Littleferry 1746
- Siege of Blair Castle 1746
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- Siege of Fort William 1746
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