Battles & Campaigns · 1642
Battle of Turnham Green
Chiswick, west London, England, UK
What happened
Marching on London, the Royalists found their way blocked at Turnham Green, west of the city. Outnumbered and short of ammunition, they did not attack. After a brief exchange of cannon fire, the King withdrew.
Why it matters
London was saved for Parliament, and the Royalists never came so close to taking it again. Without London, they could not win the war.
What came next
Charles retreated to Oxford, which became his headquarters for the rest of the war.
Did you know?
The battlefield is now part of Chiswick, and Chiswick High Road still follows almost the same route.
Timeline
- 23 Oct 1642Battle of Edgehill.
- 12 Nov 1642Battle of Brentford.
- 13 Nov 1642Stand-off at Turnham Green.