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Abandoning the Siege

When
30 June 1644
Where
Marston Moor
Part of
Battle of Marston Moor

Allied forces left the York siege on 30 June to intercept Royalist reinforcements.

Commanders concentrated forces near Hessay and took position on Marston Moor to block Prince Rupert's expected march along Ermine Street toward York.

Sources

  1. Battle of Marston Moor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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