2 September 1644
Battle of Lostwithiel
The Royalists defeat Essex & capture 8,000 infantry. After their victory the Royalists are in a position to march on London
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Lostwithiel in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Royalists defeat Essex & capture 8,000 infantry. After their victory the Royalists are in a position to march on London
Defeated by Royalists 30 miles west of Plymouth. Charles I marches westwards from Oxford & intercepts Devereux. Charles I captures 8,000 of Devereuxs infantry
Defeated by Royalists 30 miles west of Plymouth, saves most of the cavalry
After victory at Lostwithiel the Royalists are in a position to march on London
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