BattlefieldsTurnham Green 1642
English Civil War

Turnham Green 1642

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
the Royalist army of Charles I
VS
Victor
Parliament
Forces
Parliamentary forces and London Trained Bands under Essex
Outcome
Charles I withdrew without giving battle against the large Parliamentary force. This was a decisive strategic moment ensuring London and its resources remained under Parliamentary control.
The Battle

History & Significance

The London Trained Bands and Parliamentary forces confronted the Royalist army at Turnham Green preventing the capture of London. Charles withdrew and London remained in Parliamentary hands throughout the war.

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