Sack of Wexford (1649 AD)

Sack of Wexford (English Commonwealth vs Irish Confederates & Royalists) took place in 1649 AD during Irish Confederate Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1649 AD
Date: 1649-10-11
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Irish Confederate Wars
Side A: English Commonwealth
Side B: Irish Confederates, Royalists
Commanders (A): Oliver Cromwell, Henry Ireton, Michael Jones, Richard Deane
Commanders (B): David Synnot, James Stafford, Edward Butler
Casualties: approx. 20 killed Unknown wounded, or died of disease1,500 – 2,000 killed (including civilians) 3,000 captured
Outcome: Commonwealth victory
Coordinates: 52.334°, -6.457°