Who besieged Skipton Castle 1642 to 1645 ?

Question

The castle is in North Yorkshire and is said to have been besieged for three years during the english civil war. Who were the besiegers, what forces did they have and who was in command ?

Answer 1

Colonel (he rose in the ranks) John Lambert besieged Skipton Castle. I haven't been able to find out details, but there is some help in Wikipedia which might be a good starting point.

Look right at the end of this timeline:
http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/timelines/1642.htm
http://familylambert.net/History/bios/maj_john.html

Edit: The Castle declared for the king; Cromwell's forces were the besiegers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2350171

Answer 2

You won't find a good source on line - - - the beseigers were Parlimentary Forces, Oliver Cromwell was in charge but not on the scene, he had more active battles to fight. My memory is not quite gifted enough to spew the name but the best contemporary book is 'The Lord Protector' by Antonia Fraser
http://www.amazon.com/Cromwell-Lord-Protector-Antonia-Fraser/dp/0394470346

A few links

http://geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/history.html
""""1642-45 The Civil War :
Siege of Skipton Castle.
Skipton Castle was a Royalist stronghold, first under Henry Clifford, 5th Earl of Cumberland, and then under Sir John Mallory. The castle siege lasted three years, longer than any other, until it surrendered "with colours flying". This was the most glorious period in Skipton's military history.""

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/skipton/skipton.php


ARGH -- ---
there is scarcity of truly good stuff on line..

Peace...

Answer 3

Oliver Cromwell was in command in conjugation with Parliament during the civil war waged by the Royalists of Henry Clifford and John Mallory.