The first great battle of the English Civil War. Charles I marched from Shrewsbury and encountered the Parliamentary army at Edgehill in Warwickshire. Prince Rupert's cavalry routed the Parliamentary horse on both wings but galloped off the field to plunder — allowing the Parliamentary infantry to hold the centre. The battle ended inconclusively at nightfall with both sides having suffered about 1,500 killed. Charles then marched on London, reaching Turnham Green before being blocked. Edgehill is now protected as a battlefield site.
c.1,500 killed on each side; many wounded
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: EHB22.
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