BattlefieldsSkirmish at Holt Bridge 1643
English Civil War

Skirmish at Holt Bridge 1643

1643
Cheshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cheshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentary c.80–120; bridge control.
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalist c.100–150 cavalry
Outcome
Royalists held Holt Bridge crossing into Wales
The Battle

History & Significance

Holt Bridge over the Dee was the principal crossing between Cheshire and north Wales; its Royalist control allowed reinforcement of Chester from the Welsh garrisons.

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