The Battle of Great Torrington 1646 (Bideford & N Devon Branch)

A talk by Alan Mitchell.

The Battle of Torrington, which took place in 1646 during the English Civil War, is sometimes called ‘the forgotten battle’ as it is seldom referred to in accounts of that period. However, it was the decisive battle of the final campaign in the West, which ruined the cause of King Charles I.

Local historian Alan Mitchell will enlighten us with his knowledge of the battle. He has held the position of Torrington Town Crier for many years and is Head Ranger at Torrington Commons.