BattlefieldsSkirmish at Cropredy Bridge 1644
English Civil War

Skirmish at Cropredy Bridge 1644

1644
Oxfordshire, England
Also known as: Action at Cropredy Bridge
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians (Waller)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1500–2500
VS
Victor
Royalists (Charles I)
Forces
Royalists c.2000–3000
Outcome
Parliamentary advance guard defeated; artillery captured
The Battle

History & Significance

Charles I surprised Waller crossing the Cherwell at Cropredy Bridge and captured most of his artillery; Parliament last defeat before the New Model Army was created.

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