BattlefieldsBattle of Sourton Down — Royalist Night Raid Aftermath
English Civil War

Battle of Sourton Down — Royalist Night Raid Aftermath

1643
Devon, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalist
Forces
Royalist Western Army rearguard
VS
Victor
Parliamentarian
Forces
Parliament cavalry
Outcome
Royalist artillery and funds lost; army retreats to Cornwall to regroup
The Battle

History & Significance

Following the Parliament surprise of Hopton at Sourton Down in April 1643, the Royalists lost their artillery and war chest; the subsequent Royalist recovery and regrouping in Cornwall was essential before the decisive victory at Stratton, making Sourton Down a significant reverse that tested Cornish resolve.

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