The action at Chalgrove Field on 18 June 1643 arose from a Royalist raid into the Chilterns by Prince Rupert to intercept a Parliamentary convoy. The Parliamentary cavalry that intercepted Rupert\'s retreat was routed in a sharp engagement. The battle is chiefly remembered for the mortal wounding of John Hampden, the great Parliamentary leader who had famously refused ship money. He died of his wounds six days later at Thame, depriving Parliament of one of its most respected and influential figures.
John Hampden mortally wounded; Parliamentary cavalry scattered; Royalist losses minor
Royalist: Prince Rupert c.1,000 cavalry. Parliamentary: Colonel Gunter\'s cavalry regiment and associated forces
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: Historic England Battlefield Register.
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