Monument record 179/10 - Nantwich Civil War Fortifications

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Summary

Nantwich was fortified soon after October 1642 by Sir William Brereton for the Parliamentarians. The defences consisted of a ditch 6ft wide, 4ft deep, with timber revetted mud wall on each side. The town was besieged in 1643 but the Royalists were then defeated at Acton. The fortifications were probably removed after the Civil War and no trace now survives.

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Nantwich was fortified soon after October 1642 by Sir William Brereton for the Parliamentarians. Defences consisted of a ditch 6ft wide, 4ft deep, with timber revetted mud wall on each side. Town besieged in 1643 but Royalists defeated at Acton. The fortifications were probably removed after the Civil War and no trace now survives (1).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Smith D 1960 SJ65SE12 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Hall J, 1883, A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester, /137-83 (Book). SCH80.

<3> Platt J W, 1818, The History of Nantwich, /94-5 (Book). SCH3154.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. Smith D 1960 SJ65SE12.
  • <2> Book: Hall J. 1883. A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester. /137-83.
  • <3> Book: Platt J W. 1818. The History of Nantwich. /94-5.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 660 520 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SE
Civil Parish NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WILLASTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2025 3:20PM