Battle of Adwalton Moor
The Battle of Adwalton Moor occurred on 30 June 1643 at Adwalton, West Yorkshire, during the First English Civil War. In the battle, the Royalists loyal to King Charles led by the Earl of Newcastle soundly defeated the Parliamentarians commanded by Lord Fairfax.
| Battle of Adwalton Moor | |||||||
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| Part of the First English Civil War | |||||||
Battle Plaque at Adwalton Moor | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Royalists | Parliamentarians | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Earl of Newcastle |
Lord Fairfax Sir Thomas Fairfax Major General Gifford | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4,000 foot soldiers 3,000 horse |
6,000 foot soldiers 1,500 horse Local countrymen | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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200 killed 300 wounded |
500 killed 1,500 captured | ||||||
Adwalton
Bradford
Leeds
Batley
West Yorkshire and Adwalton
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