Battle of Braddock Down 1643
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1643 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 50.8 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | SX 17575 63008 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000005 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Braddock Down took place during the south-western campaign of the First English Civil War. It was fought on open ground in Cornwall, on 19 January 1643. An apparently easy victory for the Royalists under Sir Ralph Hopton secured Cornwall for King Charles and confirmed Hopton's reputation as a commander. Hopton also gained respect for the mercy shown to his foe, of whom 1,500 were captured during and after the battle. The precise location of the battlefield is a matter of dispute, though English Heritage believe it to be within parkland at Boconnoc.
Visiting the battlefield
The location of the battle is a matter of dispute. English Heritage considers the location to be slightly south of Middle Taphouse. However traditional opinion places the battle within Boconnoc Park. The exact location is not likely to be discovered without archaeological excavation.
A cross from Lanlivery was made into the upper section of "The Monument" on Druids Hill, St Winnow. It was brought from Lanlivery in 1846; this monument commemorates the loss of life in the Battle of Braddock Down.
Location
- OS grid reference: SX 17575 63008
- Approximate centre of registered area: 50.4385, -4.5704
- Registered area: 50.8 hectares
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Braddock Down (revision 1370108119), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section and section(s) “Battlefield”; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
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