| Conflict: | Skirmish at Farnham Church |
| Partof: | War of 1812 |
| Date: | December 6, 1814 |
| Place: | Farnham, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | 37.8864°N -76.6253°W |
| Result: | American victory
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| Combatant1: |  United Kingdom |
| Combatant2: |  United States |
| Commander1: | Sir George Cockburn |
| Commander2: | Unknown |
| Strength1: | 4 Royal Marines 10 Regulars |
| Strength2: | Around 30-40 Militia |
| Casualties1: | 12 Killed 6 Wounded 4 Taken prisoner |
| Casualties2: | 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.
. William James (naval historian) . A full and correct account of the military occurrences of the late war between Great Britain and the United States of America; with an appendix, and plates . 1818 . Printed for the author and distributed by Black et al. . London . 0-665-35743-5 . 2226903 .