BattlefieldsBattle of Alford 1645
English Civil War

Battle of Alford 1645

1645
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Also known as: Alford 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Status
Registered · BTL32
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters (General Baillie)
Forces
c.2,000 Royalists (Montrose)
VS
Victor
Montrose (Royalists)
Forces
c.4,000 Covenanters (Baillie)
Outcome
Covenanters defeated at the Don crossing
The Battle

History & Significance

Montrose victory at Alford gave him control of Aberdeenshire and allowed him to advance southward toward his climactic battle at Kilsyth, but cost him the irreplaceable cavalry commander Lord Gordon.

Casualties & Losses

c.1,600 Covenanters killed

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BTL32.

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