Siege of Exeter (1642)

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The Siege of Exeter (1642)
Part of First English Civil War

Exeter Quay; its position on the River Exe
made Exeter an important transport hub
DateLate December 1642 – Early January 1643
Location
Result Parliamentary victory
Belligerents
Royalists Kingdom of England Parliamentarians
Commanders and leaders
Sir Ralph Hopton
Sir Bevil Grenville
Kingdom of England Earl of Stamford
Kingdom of Scotland Colonel Ruthven
Strength
3,000
Casualties and losses
Minimal Minimal

The siege of Exeter (1642) or First Siege of Exeter took place during the First English Civil War from late December 1642 to early January 1643 when Royalists led by Sir Ralph Hopton attempted to capture the port of Exeter from the Parliamentarians.