BattlefieldsAction at Modbury 1643
English Civil War

Action at Modbury 1643

1643
Devon, England
Also known as: Battle of Modbury 1643
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalist c.150–200; street fighting for town.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Ruthven)
Forces
Ruthven c.200–300 foot
Outcome
Parliamentary forces drove Royalists from Modbury after house-to-house fighting
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliamentary forces under Ruthin captured Modbury in Devon early in 1643 in sharp street fighting; part of the contested early period in Devon before Royalist Cornish forces advanced east; the action showed Parliamentary ability to fight effectively in built-up areas.

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