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English Civil War

Battle of Hambledon Hill (Clubmen)

1645
Dorset, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dorset Clubmen
Forces
Clubmen c.1,500–2,000.
VS
Victor
Parliament (Cromwell)
Forces
Cromwell's cavalry c.1,200–1,500
Outcome
Cromwell's cavalry decisively routed the Clubmen with superior training and discipline, killing approximately 300 and scattering the remainder, effectively destroying the Clubmen as an organized military force.
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwell attacked Clubmen; 60 killed, 400 captured; August 4, 1645

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Hambledon Hill (Clubmen)

Earthworks on site of manor house
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 1km south west of Broughton House
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Two bowl barrows west of Bonsley Common, 900m NNE of Turnworth House
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Cross dyke on Okeford Hill 880m south east of Hartcliff Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Enclosure S of Pimperne Down
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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