BattlefieldsEdgehill 1642 — Dragoon Skirmish at Kineton Village
English Civil War

Edgehill 1642 — Dragoon Skirmish at Kineton Village

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentary
Forces
Parliamentary rearguard dragoons and baggage guard at Kineton
VS
Victor
Royalist
Forces
Royalist pursuing cavalry
Outcome
Royalist cavalry plundered Parliamentary baggage at Kineton. Parliamentary artillery reserve partly captured. Engagement delayed Royalist cavalry return to the main battle.
The Battle

History & Significance

As Rupert's cavalry reached Kineton during the Edgehill pursuit, they encountered Parliamentary baggage wagons and rear elements including dragoons. Fighting erupted around the village as Royalist cavalry plundered the baggage train. Parliamentary dragoons and stragglers attempted to defend the wagons and artillery reserve in the village during the prolonged pursuit phase.

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