BattlefieldsBattle of Bovey Heath — Royalist Cavalry Surprised
English Civil War

Battle of Bovey Heath — Royalist Cavalry Surprised

1646
England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royalist cavalry at quarters
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Parliament cavalry under Cromwell
Outcome
Royalist cavalry routed; significant materiel losses; Devon Royalist cavalry weakened
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliament cavalry under Cromwell surprised Royalist horse quartered at Bovey Tracey in January 1646, routing them and capturing horses, pistols and supplies; the action crippled Royalist cavalry strength in Devon at a critical moment as Fairfax closed on Torrington.

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