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Royalist Encirclement
- When
- 21-24 August 1644
- Where
- Lostwithiel and River Fowey valley
- Part of
- Second Battle of Lostwithiel
Charles I attacked Lostwithiel on 21 August and secured St Blazey by 24 August to encircle Parliamentarian forces.
King Charles launched the initial attack at 07:00 on 21 August. Three days later, he dispatched Lord Goring and Sir Thomas Bassett to secure St Blazey, effectively tightening the noose around the Parliamentarian position in the River Fowey valley.
Sources
- Battle of Lostwithiel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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