BattlefieldsSkirmish at Greatworth 1644
English Civil War

Skirmish at Greatworth 1644

1644
Northamptonshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.100–250
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentarians c.150–300
Outcome
Royalist foragers from Banbury intercepted
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliamentary horse from Northampton regularly intercepted Royalist foraging parties from Banbury Castle in the villages of south Northamptonshire through 1644.

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