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English Civil War

Battle of Brentford 1642

1642
Greater London, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
the Parliamentary garrison of Brentford
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalist army under Prince Rupert
Outcome
The Parliamentary garrison was overrun and the town plundered. The London Trained Bands mobilised in large numbers and the Royalist advance was halted at Turnham Green.
The Battle

History & Significance

Prince Rupert attacked and sacked Brentford during the Royalist advance on London after Edgehill. The attack while negotiations were underway shocked Parliament and galvanised London to resist.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Brentford 1642

Kew Palace (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
The Shene Charterhouse
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
London's Early Porcelain Industries: The Isleworth Pottery
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Chiswick House
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Windmill Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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