Battle of Adwalton Moor (1643)

Battle of Adwalton Moor (Royalists vs Parliamentarians) took place in 1643 during First English Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1643
• Date: 30 June 1643
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: First English Civil War
• Side A: Royalists
• Side B: Parliamentarians
• Commanders (A): Earl of Newcastle
• Commanders (B): Lord Fairfax, Sir Thomas Fairfax, Major General Gifford
• Casualties: 200 killed 300 wounded (Royalists), 500 killed 1,500 captured (Parliamentarians)
• Outcome: Royalist Victory
• Coordinates: 53.751°, -1.664°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Adwalton Moor · Wikidata entry