The Jacobite army begin their attack on Carlisle On 13th November 1745, under the cover of darkness, the Jacobite army began their attack. The City's garrison fired constantly upon the Jacobite’s but to no avail, the Jacobite’s did not incur any injuries. It wasn't long before the Jacobite’s had all thirteen of their cannon with them to attack the city. #cumbria #borders #history #jacobite #rebellion | Cumbria and The Borders History

The Jacobite Rebellion, 11th November 1745 After the false hope that the Jacobite army had left Carlisle on the 10th November, the next day they returned. The Siege of Carlisle 1745 had started. The Jacobites started digging trenches outside of the city, they have also brought 13 cannons with them. The defenders of Carlisle were outnumbered by the Jacobite army. The Jacobite's were posted around the surrounding villages to cut off communication with the city. Lord George Murray took up his headq