BattlefieldsAction at the Tyne crossing 1640
English Civil War

Action at the Tyne crossing 1640

1640
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Battle of Newburn ford approach 1640
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English
Forces
English c.1,000–2,000
VS
Victor
Scots (Leslie)
Forces
Scots (Leslie) c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
Scottish musketeers on the north bank swept English cavalry attempting to hold the ford
The Battle

History & Significance

Before the main engagement at Newburn Ford the Scots established musketeers in the houses and gardens on the north bank to cover their crossing; English dragoons and cavalry were driven from the south bank under this fire before the main Scottish crossing that became the Battle of Newburn; it triggered the Short and Long Parliaments.

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