BattlefieldsCivil War Plymouth Sortie at Ernesettle
English Civil War

Civil War Plymouth Sortie at Ernesettle

1644
Devon, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist
Forces
Royalist besiegers
VS
Victor
Parliament
Forces
Plymouth Parliament garrison
Outcome
Royalist earthworks destroyed; garrison returns to Plymouth with supplies
The Battle

History & Significance

The Plymouth Parliamentary garrison made a significant sortie to Ernesettle on the north-west of the town in 1644, destroying Royalist earthworks and supply caches; these regular offensive sorties were an essential part of the garrison strategy to keep the besiegers off balance throughout the long siege.

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