Battle of Torrington 1646
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1646 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Torrington (16 February 1646) was a decisive battle of the south-western campaign of the First English Civil War and marked the end of Royalist resistance in the West Country. It took place in Torrington, Devon.
Visiting the battlefield
The anniversary of the battle is remembered in February each year, with a torch-lit procession and re-enactment.
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 50.9530, -4.1410
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Torrington (revision 1370275668), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section and section(s) “Memorial”; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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