The civill vvarres of England briefly related from His Majesties first setting up his standard 1641, to this present personall hopefull treaty : with the lively effigies and eulogies of the chief commanders ... : together with the distinct appellations, proper motions, and propitious influences of these memorable starres, chronologically related from anno. 1641 to anno. 1648 / collected by John Leycester.

A perfect List of the many Victories obtained (through the blessing of God) by the Par∣liaments Forces under the Command of his Excellency, Robert Earl of Essex and Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers of Chartley, Bourchier and Lovaine, Lord Generall of England: His Excellency Al∣exander Lesly Earl of Leven, Lord Ge∣nerall of the Army of our Brethren of Scotland: And the right honourable Ed∣ward Lord Mountague Earl of Manches∣ter Viscount Mandevile, Lord Kimbol∣ton, Chancellour of the University of Cambridge, Major-Generall of the Asso∣ciated Counties, &c. With the names of the Cities, Towns, Castles, and Forts, ta∣ken from the Enemie since the beginning of these unnaturall Warres in the Yeares 1642, 43, 44 to the 14 of June, 1645.

1 THe first City in England assaulted by the Cavaliers since these unnatu∣rall warres began, (after the King was de∣nied admittance into Hull) was renowned Coventry; the King came in person against it, and the inhabitants thereof most coura∣giously issued forth, and routed their Forces, took two peeces of Ordnance, and many Prisoners, July 26. 1642.

2 The Cavaliers had no sooner recruited, but ingaged with the Forces under the com∣mand of the Lord Brook near Southam, where they were again routed, and many taken Prisoners.

3. Portsay Island (the 15. of August) taken, with all the Armes and Ammunition therein.

4 The Town and Castle of Portsmouth in Hamshire taken, with all the armes and ammunition therin, by the renowned Pat∣riots Sir William Waller, and Sir Iohn Mel∣drum, of happy memory.

5 Southsay castle taken by surprisall, with all the armes and ammunition.

6 His Majesties Forces routed neare Worcester about the 12, of September 1642. by his Excellency Englands faithfull Lord Generall the Earl of Essex, in which fight the religious and faithfull Colonell Brown did gallant service.

7 The ever to be honoured town of Man∣chester in Lancashire, the Garrison thereof being but few in number, and brought to great penury, yet most gallantly issued forth, beat the Lord Strange, raised the siege, and took many Prisoners.

8 Cawood Castle in Yorkshire taken by storme, with all the arms and ammunition the 23. of October 1642.

9 His Majesties Forces routed at the never to be forgotten and famous fought battell of Edg-hill, Octob. 22. 1643. where was taken the Kings standerd, L. Willoughy, Sir Ed∣ward Stanley, Col. Vavasour, Col. Luns∣ford, and many hundreds more; in which fight was slaine the Earl of Lindsey, L. Ge∣nerall of His Majesties Forces, the Lord Aubeny, Sir Edmond Verny, the Kings

Standerd-bearer, with divers other Officers of quality, and many hundred common souldiers; in which battell his Excellency the Earl of Essex fought so gallantly, shew∣ing much courage and fidelity, that his very enemies did acknowledge it.

10 The Castle of Farnham taken by storm, with all the armes and ammunition, by the renowned Sir William Waller.

11 Madbury neare Plymouth taken by storme with all the ammunition.

12 The City and Castle of Winchester taken by Sir William Waller, and in it the L. Grandison, and 65. other Gentlemen and Commanders; 1000. Foot, 600. Horse, 200. Dragoones, and 600. armes, with all the rest of the arms and ammunition, December 7. 1642.

13 The Earl of Newcastles Army in the North neer Tadcaster routed by the noble Lord Fairfax, about the 8. of December, 1642.

14 Arundell castle in Sussex taken by storme Decemb. 16. 1642. with all the armes and ammunition, by Sir William Waller, and Col. Brown.

15 Chichester taken by Sir VVilliam Wal∣ler the 26. of December 1642. with all the armes and ammunition therein.

16 The Earl of Newcastles Popish Army again routed neer Bradford, by the noble and religious Lord Fairfax, January 3. 1642.

17 The said Army of the Earl of New∣castle

had no sooner rallied and recruited, but they were again routed by the noble and successefull Lord Fairfax, neer Leeds, the 9. of January, 1642.

18 His Majesties Forces routed neer Henly upon Thames the 11. of January, 1642. and many hundreds taken prisoners.

19 Leeds taken by noble Sir Thomas Fairfax, January 26. 1642. with all the armes and ammunition therein.

20 His Majesties Forces (under the com∣mand of Sir Thomas Aston) routed neer Namptwich, by the noble and truly reli∣gious Sir VVilliam Brereton, Jan. 28. 1642. taken prisoners 110. Foot, and 100. Horse.

21 The town of Preston in Lancashire taken (by Sir Iohn Seaton) by storme, Feb. 10. 1642. with all the armes and ammuni∣tion therein.

22 Lancaster town and Castle taken Febr. 13. 1642. with all the Ammunition.

23 The Cornish Cavaliers routed the 26. of February, 1642. neere Madbury, five pieces of Ordnance, 200. Arms, 120. Pri∣soners taken.

24 Lichfield Close taken, March 3. 1642. with all the ammunition.

25 Lastoll surprised with all the armes and ammunition.

26 The Army under the command of the Earle of Northampton, routed neer Staf∣ford, and the Earle himselfe slaine by faith∣full Sir VVilliam Brereton, and Sir John Gell, about the 25. of March, 1643.

27 Malmesbury taken by storme, March 28. 1643. by Sir VVilliam VValler, with all the armes and ammunition.

28 The Welch Army under the command of the Lord Herbert were routed in the For∣rest of Deane, by Sir VVilliam VValler, and Col. Massey.

29 Tewksbury taken by faithfull Colonell Massey, with all the armes and ammunition, about the third of Aprill 1643.

30 The town of Wigon in Lancashire taken by Sir John Seaton, with all the armes and ammunition therein.

31 Monmouth in Wales taken by Sir VVilliam VValler, about which time that vigilant Commander did also surprize three Troopes of Horse that were under the com∣mand of Prince Maurice.

32 The town of Higman taken by Sir VVilliam VValler, and in it 1444 common Souldiers, and 150 Commanders and Gentle∣men, about the 16. of Aprill, 1643.

33 Newman taken by Sir VVilliam VVal∣ler, with all the ammunition.

34 Rosbridge taken with all the Ammu∣nition, by Sir VVilliam VValler.

35 Chepstow taken by Sir VVilliam VValler, with all the Ammunition.

36 Hereford taken by Sir VVilliam VValler, by storm, and in 42 Knights and Commanders and 600 common Souldiers.

37 Sherborn town and castle taken by Sir VVilliam VValler, with all the Ammu∣nition.

38 Redding taken by his Excellency the Earl of Essex, Aprill 18, 1643.

39 Lemster taken by Sir VVilliam VVal∣ler with all the Ammunition.

40 The towne of Whaley in Lancashire, taken by the noble Manchesterians.

41 Croyland taken the 29. of Aprill, 1643. with all the ammunition.

42 Stafford taken by the ever honoured, and true lover of Religion and his Countrey, Sir VVilliam Brereton.

43 Wolverhampton taken by Sir VV. Brereton with all the ammunition.

44 Wakefield taken by the Lord Fairfax the 27 of May 1643. with all the Ammuni∣tion.

45 Warrington in Lancashire taken by the valorous and faithful Manchesterians, with all the Armes and Ammunition, the 29 of May 1643.

46 Whitchurch taken by Sir VVilliam Brereton, with all the Ammunition.

47 The Kings forces routed neer Wells the last of May, by Sir VVilliam VValler.

48 Hagerston castle taken by storme, the second of June 1643.

49 Holy Iland (with the castle) taken by the noble Earl of Warwick.

50 Tamworth castle taken, June 4. 1643. with all the ammunition therein.

51 Ecklesall castle taken by the most re∣ligious Sir VVill. Brereton, June 26. 1643. with all the Ammunition.

52 Lin Regis in Norfolk taken by the right honorable Earl of Manchester.

53 Cirencester taken by the renowned Lord Generall Earl of Essex.

54 His Majesties great and potent Army routed by his Excellencie the L. Generall at Newbery fight, where was killed of his Majesties party five Lords and many hun∣dreds of others, in which fight, his Excel∣lencie did in his own person most gallantly charge the adverse party, and shewed such valour as did much incourage the whole Army.

55 Gainesborough in Lincolnshire taken, with all their Ammunition.

56 The town of Stanford taken by Col. Cromwell.

57 The mutinous kentish Forces routed by Colonell Brown, and that great insur∣rection stopped.

58 Houghton castle in Cheshire taken by Sir VVilliam Brereton July 22. 1643, with all the ammunition.

59 A party of the Earl of Newcastles Po∣pish Army routed, Aug. 14. 1643.

60 The Earl of Newcastles whole Army routed neare Horn-castle, by the Earl of Manchester, 1500 foot taken, 200 horse ta∣ken, 55 colours, many Gentlemen and Com∣manders.

61 Horn-castle taken by the truly noble and religious Earl of Manchester, with all the ammunition, Septemb. 2. 1643.

62 The City of Lincoln taken by the

noble Earl of Manchester, with all the armes and ammunition.

63 Gainesborough taken by the Earl of Manchester, with all the ammunition, Oc∣tob. 12. 1643.

64 The Lord Capell routed near the Nantwich, by Sir VVilliam Brereton, No∣vem. 8. 1643.

65 Bullingbrook-castle taken by the Lord VVilloby, with all the armes and ammuni∣tion, Novemb. 14. 1643.

66 The town of Wareham taken with all the armes and ammunition, Novemb, 16. 1645.

67 Holt-castle taken by Sir VVilliam Brereton with all the armes and ammuni∣tion, Novemb. 21. 1643.

68 Harden-castle taken by Sir William Brereton, one of the Patriots of his Coun∣trey.

69 The town of Rippon taken by Sir Wil∣liam Brereton, Decemb. 3. 1643. with all the ammunition.

70 Flint town and castle taken by Sir Thomas Middleton, with all the ammuni∣tion, Decemb. 5. 1643.

71 The Town and Fort of Moston taken, with all the Ammunition, 9 December, 1643.

72 The town of Wotton taken by Colo. Massey, with all the ammunition, Decemb. 11. 1643.

73 The L. Digby routed by the Garrison

souldiers of Plimouth, who tooke 200 horse and 200 foot.

74 The L. Craford routed by Sir William VValler neare Alton, in which fight faith∣full and religious Lievten. Col. Tailor did most gallant service.

75 Alton taken by Sir W. VValler, with all the armes and ammunition.

76 Grafton-house taken by Major Gene∣rall Skippon, with all the ammunition, De∣cemb. 20. 1643.

77 Holt-house taken by storme with all the armes and ammunition.

78 Bewly house taken by composition, with all the armes and ammunition.

79 Arundell castle taken by faithfull Sir William VValler, with 2000. prisoners and a ship in the Harbour, the fourth of Jan. 1643.

80 Sir Iohn Biron routed by noble Col. Mitton neere Elsmere, the 20 of January, and many prisoners and much ammunition taken.

81 Burton upon Trent surprized by Sir John Gell, with all the ammunition, the 23 of Jan. 1643.

82 Hilsden-house taken, and Lacock∣house quitted, Jan. 25. 1643.

83 Croyland taken by the Earl of Man∣chester, Jan. 26. 1643. with all the ammu∣nition.

84 Burleigh-house taken Jan. 28. 1643 by the noble Earl of Manchester with all the ammunition.

85 The Kings Forces routed by the faith∣full and valiant Earl of Manchester neere Winsby, tooke 1100 prisoners, 32 Colours, 500 Horse.

86 Cockquet Iland and town taken by our faithfull and covenant-keeping Brethren of Scotland.

87 The Lord Byron routed neer Nampt∣wich by Sir William Brereton and Sir Tho∣mas Fairfax, taken 152 Knights and Gen∣tlemen, 126 Commanders, 1600 common Souldiers, 120 Irish women with long Skeanes.

88 The Isle of Axholm taken by Sir John Meldrum Febr. 4. with all the ammunition.

89 Burlington in Yorkshire taken Febr. 10. 1643.

90 Alnwick taken by our Brethren of Scotland, with all the armes and ammuni∣tion, Feb. 14. 1643.

91 The town of Morpeth taken by the Scots, with all the ammunition, Feb. 22. 1643.

92 King Mylus house taken by storm, with all the ammunition and provision.

93 Whitby in Yorkshire taken by the Lord Fairfax, with all the ammunition.

94 Milford haven taken by Captain Swan∣ley, with all the armes and ammunition.

95 Biddle-house taken by Sir Thomas Fairfax, and in it the Lord Brereton, 26 Commanders, 300 common Souldiers, and all the ammunition.

96 Hisley-house in Buckingham-shire taken, and all the ammunition.

97 Newbury taken by Sir William Bal∣four, with all the ammunition.

98 Tadcaster taken with all the armes and ammunition, the third of March, 1643.

99 Bredport taken with all the armes and ammunition, the twelfth of March, 1643.

100 Haverford West taken and in it 10 Peeces of Ordnance, and all the ammuni∣tion, March 15. 1643.

101 Tinby taken by storme March 19, and in it seven Peeces of Ordnance, 400 prisoners, 450 arms by our Brethren in Scotland.

102 Carew castle taken with all the am∣munition, March 21, 1643.

103 The Earl of Carbery routed, and foure Garrisons quitted, and possessed by the Parliament Forces, upon March 24. 1643.

104 Sunderland taken by our Brethren of Scotland, with all the ammunition, March 24. 1643.

105 Sir Ralph Hopton routed neere Als∣ford by Sir William VValler and Col. Browne, where was slaine the Lord John, and taken prisoners 120 Commanders and Gentlemen, 560 common Souldiers, and much Ammunition, March 26. 1644.

106 Whitchurch in Dorset-shire taken with all the Ammunition therein.

107 Waltham house taken by Major Ge∣nerall-Brown,

with all the Ammunition, April 9. 1644.

108 Cawood castle and Axholm Island taken by the Lord Fairfax and Sir T. Fair∣fax with all the ammunition.

109 Croyland town taken with all the Ammunition therein.

110 The Kings Forces routed neere Selby in Yorkshire by the faithfull Lord Fairfax, and Sir Thomas his sonne, upon the 11 of April, 1644.

111 Durham taken by our brethren of Scotland, with all the armes and ammuni∣tion, April 13. 1644.

112 Lumley castle taken by our Brethren of Scotland, with all the Ammunition.

113 Bewdley in Worcester-shire taken with all the Ammunition, the third of May, 1644.

114 The City of Lincoln and the castle retaken by the faithfull Earl of Manchester, and 200 Commanders and Gentlemen, 800 common Souldiers, 300 Horse, and seven Peeces of Ordnance.

115 Caernarvon towne and castle taken by Captaine Swanley.

116 The Kings Forces routed neere Newnham by Major Generall Massey, ta∣ken 200 Officers, 500 common Souldiers, and nine Peeces of Ordnance.

117 The Ile and Fort of Iermonth taken by Sir Iohn Meldrum, with all the armes and ammunition.

118 Abbington taken by faithfull and re∣ligious L. Roberts, with all the ammuni∣tion, May 24. 1644.

119 Beverton castle in Glocestershire taken by Colonell Massey.

120 Malmesbury taken by faithfull Major-Generall Massey, and in it 300 common Souldiers, seven Peeces of Ordnance, May 29. 1644.

122 Chippenham in Wiltshire taken by Major Generall Massey, with all the Am∣munition, the second of June, 1644.

123 Russell-hall in Stafford-shire taken the 30 of May, 1644. with all the Ammu∣nition.

124 Morpeth castle in Northumberland taken, with all the Ammunition, by our Brethren of Scotland, the second of June, 1644.

125 Tewksbury taken by Colonell Mas∣sey, with all the ammunition.

126 Shudely castle taken by Sir William Waller by storme, with all the Armes and Ammunition, (June 8. 1644.) 70 Gentlemen and Commanders, 80 Horse, 250 common Souldiers, two Peeces of Ordnance.

127 Compton-house taken by storme, and in it 50 Gentlemen and Commanders, 120 common Souldiers, 60 Horse, and all the Ammunition.

128 Weymouth taken by Sir William Balfour, and in it 27 Peeces of Ordnance, with all the rest of the Ammunition.

129 Taunton-Dean taken by Sir William Balfour, with all the Ammunition.

130 The town and castle of Oswestree taken by the Earl of Denbigh, with all the Armes and Ammunition, June 15. 1644.

131 Barnstaple taken by the ever to be honoured Lord Generall the Earl of Essex, with all the Ammunition therein.

132 The Kings Forces under the com∣mand of Prince Rupert, and the Popish Earl of New-castle, were routed by our Brethren of Scotland under the command of the Earl of Leven; and our English Armies under the command of that faith∣full and never to be forgotten E. of Man∣chester, & the noble Lord Fairfax, at Mar∣ston-moore, where they killed of the Cava∣liers upon the place 4500, and took 1500, besides much Armes and Ammunition.

133 Greenland-house taken by Major-Generall Browne with all the Armes and Ammunition, the 18 of June, 1644.

134 The castle of Taunton taken by the noble Lord Generall, with all the Armes and Ammunition, the 22 of June, 1644.

135 Cholmley-house in Cheshire taken by the Earl of Denbigh, with all the Armes and Ammunition.

136 Wilne Fort and Ferrie taken by storme, with all the Armes and Ammuni∣tion, the 23 of June, 1644.

137 The citie of York surrendered to the three Generals, the Earl of Leven, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, with all the Ammunition therein.

138 Tickhill taken by the religious and renowned Earl of Manchester, with all the Armes and Ammunition, the 25 of June, 1644.

139 Mount Stamford taken by the Lord Generall the Earl of Essex, with all the Ammunition.

140 Plimpton taken by his Excellency the Lord Generall and in it eight Peeces of Ordnance, and all the rest of the Ammu∣nition.

141 Salt-ash with the Fort belonging thereunto, taken by the Lord Generall, and all the armes and ammunition therein.

142 Launceston, with three or foure more small Garrisons, taken by the Lord Generall, and all the Ammunition therein.

143 Greenvill-house neer Tavestock, ta∣ken by the Lord Generall, with all the Armes and Ammunition therein.

144 Newbridge taken with all the armes and ammunition therein, the 14 of July, 1644.

145 The Kings Forces under the com∣mand of Greenvill, were routed by the Lord Roberts in Cornwall, neere Lestithiell, 150 Gentlemen and Commanders, with many hundreds of common Souldiers, and much armes and ammunition taken, the 16 of July, 1644.

146 Tadcaster in Cornwall taken by the Lord Generall, with all the armes and am∣munition therein:

147 Foy in Cornwall taken by the Lord

Generall, with all the ammunition, and two Ships in the Harbour.

148 Shelford castle taken August 1. 1646. with all the ammunition therein.

149 Welbeck-house taken Aug. 8. 1644. with all the armes and ammunition.

150 Wareham surrendered August 9. 1644. with all the ammunition therein.

151 Gateshead neere New-Castle upon Tine taken by the faithfull and religious Earl of Calendar, with all the arms and am∣munition therein.

152 Wingfield Manor taken, with all the armes and ammunition therein, the 12 of August 1644.

153 Latham-house surrendered, with all the armes and ammunition.

154 Red-Castle taken by storme by Sir Thomas Middleton, with all the ammunition, the 28 of August 1644.

155 The Kings Forces under the com∣mand of Prince Rupert, routed by Colonell Massey, that valiant and successefull Cham∣pion, who took 200 Souldiers, 200 Horse, and 12 Peeces of Ordnance, Sept. 3. 1644.

156 New-Castle taken by our faithfull Brethren of Scotland, after a very hard Siege, and by a most resolute storme, and in it 20 Lords and Knights, 2500 Souldiers, 48 Peeces of Ordnance, and much armes and ammunition, the 20 of October 1644.

157 The Kings Forces were no sooner come out of the West, in the height of their pride and cruelty, but they were met with∣all

by the noble Earl of Manchester, who totally routed and disperst that great Army, and took nine Peeces of Ordnance, 300 prisoners, and much more of provision and ammunition, the 29 of October 1644.

158 Tinmouth castle taken by our loving and faithfull Brethren of Scotland, with all the ammunition.

159 Leverpoole re-taken the third of No∣vember, and in it 1500 prisoners, 2000 armes, and much more ammunition.

160 Helmsley castle surrendered, with all the armes and ammunition therein, the 22 of November 1644.

161 Newbery, Farringdon, and Marlbo∣rough quitted.

162 The town and castle of Laughorn in Wales, taken the fourth of December, with all the armes and ammunition.

163 Carlile taken by our Brethren of Scotland, with all the ammunition.

164 Croyland taken with all the armes and ammunition, the 14 of December 1644.

165 Munmouth in Wales taken by Colo∣nell Massey with all the ammunition, De∣cember the 19. 1644.

166 Knaresborough taken with all the ammunition, December the 20. 1644.

167 Bellasith-house neare Abbingdon taken by Major Generall Browne, with all the ammunition.

168 Russell-house in Worcestershire re∣taken the 27 of January with all the armes and ammunition.

169 The Kings Forces in Wales routed by Collonell Laughorne, and took 300 com∣mon Souldiers, 400 Arms, and foure pieces of Ordnance, the second of February, 1644.

170 Scarborough town taken by Sir John Meldrum, that faithfull Commander, and in it 30 pieces of Ordnance, and 120 Ships in the Harbour, upon the 17. of February 1644.

171 Shrewesbury taken by stratagem by Colonell Mitton, and in it 100 Command∣ers, and Gentlemen, 36 piece of Ordnance, 3000 Armes, 2000 Souldiers, with all the provision, February 19. 1644.

172 Scarborough castle taken by Sir John Meldrums forces, with all the ammunition, March 25. 1645.

173 Weymouth re-taken the 27. of April, 1645. with all the ammunition.

174 Bletchington-house taken, Aprill 28. with all the ammunition.

175 Evesham taken by Major-Generall Massey, and in it 30 Commanders, and Gentlemen, 500 prisoners, 500 armes, 120 Horse, May 27. 1645.

These Mercies (with many more, which are exprest in the List of Sir Thomas Fair∣fax his victories) hath God bestowed upon Englands Lovers, and Covenant-keeping Friends; for which let God have the glory, the Enemies to Truth and Reformation the shame, and Schismaticall Incendiaries, divi∣sion and jealousie-contrivers betwixt the two Nations, their due punishment, accord∣ing

to our Covenant; that so God may be one, and his Name one in the three King∣domes: to which let Englands, Scotlands, and Irelands Friends say, AMEN. So be it.