Third Siege of Basing House
- When
- 1645
- Where
- Basing House
- Episodes
- 2
In October 1645, Oliver Cromwell besieged Basing House with heavy artillery. After breaching defenses, Parliamentarian forces stormed the residence on 14 October. The House of Commons subsequently ordered its total demolition.
Episodes
- Cromwell's Arrival and Bombardment
Cromwell arrived on 8 October 1645 with heavy artillery and began breaching the house's defenses.
- Storming and Capture
Parliamentarian forces stormed Basing House on the morning of 14 October 1645, securing a victory.
Background and detail
Siege Operations. Cromwell arrived on 8 October 1645 with a siege-train including five demi-cannons and a 63-pounder. His forces quickly breached the defences, setting the stage for the final assault on the garrison.
People involved
- Oliver Cromwell · Commander of Parliamentarian forces
- John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester · Royalist holder of Basing House
Sources
- Siege of Basing House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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