BattlefieldsSkirmish at Burghley House 1643
English Civil War

Skirmish at Burghley House 1643

1643
Northamptonshire, England
Also known as: Action at Burghley Park 1643
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.100-150 garrison
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Cromwell)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.200-300 Cromwell
Outcome
Royalist garrison at Burghley House overcome by Parliamentary horse
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwell swept through the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire border country in 1643 clearing Royalist garrisons from country houses; Burghley House near Stamford was one of several houses that changed hands in these cavalry operations that helped Cromwell build his reputation.

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