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Williamite Advance
- When
- 20-21 August 1689
- Where
- Carrickfergus
- Part of
- Siege of Carrickfergus
Schomberg's forces arrived at Carrickfergus in two stages, totaling twelve regiments, to begin the siege operations against the Jacobite garrison.
On 20 August 1689, Schomberg marched to Carrickfergus with five regiments. Another seven regiments followed on the subsequent day, establishing the full Williamite force required to besiege the Jacobite stronghold in Ulster.
Sources
- Siege of Carrickfergus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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