BattlefieldsSiege of Exeter (1642)
English Civil War

Siege of Exeter (1642)

1642
England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians
Outcome
Parliamentary victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The siege of Exeter (1642) or first siege of Exeter took place during the First English Civil War from late December 1642 to early January 1643 when Royalists led by Sir Ralph Hopton attempted to capture the port of Exeter from the Parliamentarians.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Royalists: Minimal | Parliamentarians: Minimal

Forces Involved

Royalists: 3,000

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