Battle of Edgehill

Battle of Edgehill

Part of the First English Civil War

Date

23 October 1642

Location

Edge Hill, Warwickshire

Result

Inconclusive

Tactical draw
Parliamentarian army withdraws, leaving the Royalists in command of the field
Minor strategic initiative given to the Royalists

Belligerents

Parliamentarians

Commanders and leaders

Charles I
Prince Rupert
Earl of Forth
Lord Astley

Strength

12,400:
2,500 horse,
800 dragoons,
9,100 foot,
16 guns

15,000:
2,300 horse,
700 dragoons,
12,000 foot,
7 guns

Casualties and losses

500 dead
1,500 wounded

500 dead
1,500 wounded

Inconclusive

Charles I
Prince Rupert
Earl of Forth
Lord Astley

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