Marston Moor, Battle of

Battle of Marston Moor by James Ward. At this major battle of the English Civil War, fought near York on 2 July 1644, the Royalists were defeated by the Parliamentarians, led by Oliver Cromwell. (Cromwell Museum, England).

Battle fought in the English Civil War on 2 July 1644 on Marston Moor, 11 km/7 mi west of York. The Royalists were conclusively defeated by the Parliamentarians and Scots.

The Royalist forces were commanded by Prince Rupert and William Cavendish (later Duke of Newcastle); their opponents by Oliver Cromwell and Lord Leven. Lord Fairfax, on the right of the Parliamentarians, was routed, but Cromwell's cavalry charges were decisive.