Battle of Stratton 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 | 63.0 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | SS 22666 06585 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000038 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Stratton, also known as the Battle of Stamford Hill, took place on 16 May 1643, at Stratton in Cornwall, during the First English Civil War. In the battle, the Royalists destroyed the Parliamentarians' field army in Devon and Cornwall.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- OS grid reference: SS 22666 06585
- Approximate centre of registered area: 50.8356, -4.5199
- Registered area: 63.0 hectares
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