Battles & Campaigns · 1643
Battle of Adwalton Moor
Adwalton, near Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
What happened
Newcastle's army advanced toward Bradford, and the two armies met by chance on an old Roman road at Adwalton. The Parliamentarians pushed forward at first, but a Royalist counterattack broke their left wing. Sir Thomas Fairfax's wing was cut off and retreated.
Why it matters
It gave the Royalists control of Yorkshire and left Hull as Parliament's only northern stronghold. This pushed Parliament into an alliance with Scotland.
What came next
Newcastle took Bradford, Leeds was given up, and the Parliamentarians withdrew to Hull. A year later Parliament won at Marston Moor.
Did you know?
Historic England ranks its importance second only to Marston Moor.
Timeline
- 30 Jun 1643Battle of Adwalton Moor.
- 11 Oct 1643Battle of Winceby.
- 2 Jul 1644Battle of Marston Moor.