BattlefieldsBattle of Newbridge 1645
English Civil War

Battle of Newbridge 1645

1645
Oxfordshire, England
Also known as: Action at Newbridge Oxfordshire 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
Forces
c. 250–400 Royalist horse (Goring).
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Cromwell)
Forces
c. 400–600 Cromwell's cavalry
Outcome
Cromwell took Newbridge over the Thames; Royalist horse trapped west of Oxford
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwell seized Newbridge over the Thames in April 1645 as part of his sweep to contain Oxford; Royalist cavalry under Goring were cut off west of Oxford by this and other crossings; the operation demonstrated Parliament growing ability to isolate the Royalist capital.

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