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English Civil War

Engagement at Bow Bridge 1648

1648
Greater London, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Essex Royalist fugitives
Forces
Essex Royalist fugitives
VS
Victor
Parliamentary London militia
Forces
Parliamentary London militia
Outcome
The Royalists were unable to advance further and many dispersed or were captured. The engagement helped contain the Second Civil War to Essex and Kent.
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliamentary forces blocked the Essex Royalists who had fled from Colchester at Bow Bridge near London preventing them from entering the capital during the Second Civil War.

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Protected heritage nearby

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