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
Date Late December 1642 – Early January 1643 Location Exeter, Devon Result Parliamentary victory
Belligerents
Royalists	Parliamentarians
Commanders and leaders
Sir Ralph Hopton Sir Bevil Grenville	Earl of Stamford 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.