Battle of Hopton Heath 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 | 77.4 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | SJ 95492 26423 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000015 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Hopton Heath was a part of the First English Civil War, fought on Sunday 19 March 1643 between Parliamentarian forces led by Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet of Hopton and Sir William Brereton, 1st Baronet and the Royalist forces under Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton.
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Location
- OS grid reference: SJ 95492 26423
- Approximate centre of registered area: 52.8346, -2.0684
- Registered area: 77.4 hectares
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