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English Civil War

Skirmish at Aldbourne Chase 1643

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians (Essex)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,000–1,500
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
Parliamentary rearguard attacked by Prince Rupert; Essex retreated to Newbury
The Battle

History & Significance

Rupert harried Essex rear at Aldbourne Chase in September 1643 forcing the Parliamentary army towards the confrontation at First Newbury.

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