BattlefieldsBattle of Braddock Down — Royalist Approach and Muster
English Civil War

Battle of Braddock Down — Royalist Approach and Muster

1643
England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentary forces
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Cornish Royalists under Hopton
Outcome
Royalist morale restored; forces advance to decisive victory at Braddock Down
The Battle

History & Significance

Before the main action at Braddock Down on 19 January 1643, Hopton rallied Cornish Royalist infantry who had been wavering after reverses, delivering a sermon and restoring morale before the advance that drove Ruthin Parliament force from the field; the muster and prayer were an integral part of the Royalist success.

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