BattlefieldsSkirmish at Naseby village 1645
English Civil War

Skirmish at Naseby village 1645

1645
Northamptonshire, England
Also known as: Action at Naseby village pre-battle
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
c. 400–600 Royalist advance guard (Rupert).
VS
Victor
Royalists (Rupert)
Forces
c. 500–800 Parliamentary horse
Outcome
Royalist cavalry advance guard drove Parliamentary horse from Naseby village on the morning of the battle
The Battle

History & Significance

On the morning of 14 June 1645 Rupert advance guard drove Parliamentary horse from Naseby village; this reconnaissance revealed the Parliamentary army position on the ridge north of the village and led to the decision to fight the main battle that day.

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