Skirmish at Farnham Church

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Skirmish at Farnham Church
Part of War of 1812
Farnham Church (Episcopal), State Routes 602 & 607, Farnham (Richmond County, Virginia).jpg
North Farnham Church, site of the battle
DateDecember 6, 1814
Location 37°53′11″N76°37′31″W / 37.88639°N 76.62528°W / 37.88639; -76.62528
Result American victory
Belligerents
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg United States
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sir George Cockburn Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg Unknown
Strength
Around 80–120 Regulars and Royal Marines 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.