The fall of Selby 23 feb

Fairfax's army arrived at Selby in North Yorkshire south of York on 23 Feb.Selby was held by only 400 Royalists so the town was assaulted straight away. Fighting lasted most of the day and casualties taken on all sides. Fairfax lost 600 men. But, eventually the Royalist trained bands were overcome and serious slaughter took place. The Roundheads also had to fight off Goring’s cavalry regiment sent from York to see what was going on. They retired north as night fell.