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Cromwell's Arrival and Bombardment
- When
- 8 October 1645
- Where
- Basing House
- Part of
- Third Siege of Basing House
Cromwell arrived on 8 October 1645 with heavy artillery and began breaching the house's defenses.
Cromwell brought a siege-train of five demi-cannons and a 63-pounder cannon. His forces quickly breached the defences, preparing for the final assault on the garrison.
Sources
- Siege of Basing House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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