Skirmish at Farnham Church | |||||||
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Part of War of 1812 | |||||||
![]() North Farnham Church, site of the battle | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
4 Royal Marines 10 Regulars | Around 30-40 Militia | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
12 Killed 6 Wounded 4 Taken prisoner |
5 Killed 3 Wounded |
The Skirmish at Farnham Church was an engagement during the War of 1812. The British bombarded North Farnham Church and assaulted the church on land. The strength of either side is unknown, but the battle was fought between British troops and Virginia militia. The engagement at the northern end of the Farnham Church complex occurred on December 6, 1814, the British failed to capture their target.