Battle of Upton 1651
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1651 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Third English Civil War | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Upton was fought on 28 August 1651 when a New Model Army detachment under the command of Colonel John Lambert made a surprise attack on Royalists defending the river Severn crossing at Upton-upon-Severn, 6 miles (9.7 km) below Worcester. In the action which followed, the Royalist commander Major General Edward Massey was severely wounded and the surviving Royalists were driven out of the town and north along the Worcester Road.
The successful attack allowed Parliamentary forces to approach Worcester from the west and was an important action in completing Cromwell's investment of Worcester as a prelude to his assault and capture of the city.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.0650, -2.2180
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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