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Faringdon Town Centre where much fighting took place. The church in the lower part of the picture. Photo by Neil B. Maw

Faringdon at War in the 17th century

During the Civil Wars of the 17th century, Faringdon was a Royalist stronghold and the Parliamentary forces were detemined to take it. At times there was some fierce fighting. Bjorn Watson explains what happened which you can read by going HERE

 

 

  • Year:
    1642 - 1646
  • Place:
    Faringdon
  • Ref:
    Online only
  • Item Ref:
    N969
  • Find it:
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