Siege of Worcester (1643)

The short siege of Worcester (29–31 May 1643) was conducted by a Parliamentary army of about 3,000 under the command of Sir William Waller. They failed to capture the city, which was defended by about 1,700 Royalists under the command of Colonel William Sandys the acting governor, and retreated back to the Parliamentary stronghold of Gloucester.

For the longer siege that took place in 1646, see Siege of Worcester.

Siege of Worcester (May 1643)
Part of the First English Civil War

Worcester Cathedral from Fort Royal Hill.
Date29–31 May 1643
Location
Worcester
52°11′20″N 2°13′15″W
Result Royalist victory
Belligerents
Royalists Parliamentarians
Commanders and leaders
Colonel William Sandys Sir William Waller
Strength
1,500 and 300 militia. 3,000 and 8 guns
Casualties and losses
Light 5–6 captains
160 soldiers were killed
Worcester
Worcester within Worcestershire
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