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English Civil War

Battle of Turnham Green

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Charles I)
Forces
Royalists (Charles I) c. 5,000-8,000
VS
Victor
Parliament
Forces
Parliament c. 24,000
Outcome
Parliament's significantly larger force compelled the Royalists to retreat westward, preventing Charles I from taking London and marking a turning point in the early phase of the Civil War.
The Battle

History & Significance

Parliament massed 24,000; Charles retreated; London saved

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Turnham Green

Chiswick House
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Fulham Palace moated site
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Kew Palace (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Pottery kiln in Walmer Road
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Kensington Palace
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
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