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| The Northampton Trained Bands of 1638 consisted of 579 men armed with 284 muskets and 295 corslets (body armour, signifying pikemen). They also mustered 58 cuirassiers and 50 light horse. | The Northampton Trained Bands of 1638 consisted of 579 men armed with 284 muskets and 295 corslets (body armour, signifying pikemen). They also mustered 58 cuirassiers and 50 light horse. | ||
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| + | In August 1651 the Northamptonshire militia were ordered to rendezvous at Northampton, then joined Cromwell's army, fighting at the Battle of Worcester in September. | ||
