Dorset in the English Civil War

Dorset was a significant area in the English Civil War. Significant sieges include those at Corfe Castle and Sherborne Castle.

Background
Dorset was majority Royalist, except for in Lyme Regis and in Poole.

1642
The Battle of Babylon Hill was fought at Babylon Hill in 1642, but the conflict was inconclusive.

1643
Mary Bankes was a Royalist who defended Corfe Castle from a three-year siege inflicted by the parliamentarians.

Portland Castle was captured by a group of Royalists who gained access by pretending to be Parliamentary soldiers.

1644
The Siege of Lyme Regis was an eight-week blockade of Lyme Regis.

1645
The Battle of Weymouth took place.