Fought after the relief of Gloucester. Both sides attacked vigorously; Essex's London trained bands held the hedgerows of Wash Common against cavalry. Charles ran out of ammunition and withdrew, allowing Essex's army to reach London. John Hampden's death at Chalgrove and the relief of Gloucester made 1643 an ambiguous year despite Royalist dominance.
c.1,300 killed on each side
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research.
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