Battle of Heptonstall 1643
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1643 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Cavalier | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.7420, -2.0133 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Heptonstall occurred in November 1643 during the First English Civil War at Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall, Yorkshire. During the battle, Colonel Bradshaw, a Parliamentarian commander fended off an attack by Sir Francis Mackworth and the Royalists.
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