Colonel Alexander Popham’s Regiment of Dragoons
| Active | 1643 |
| Country | England |
| Allegiance | Parliamentarian |
| Conflicts | First Civil War |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Colonel | Alexander Popham |
| Edward Popham | |
| Area Raised | Somerset |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies | Waller 1643 |
Also possibly Colonel Edward Popham’s Regiment of Dragoons
Parliamentarian dragoons serving in the West Country, based at Bath
Service History
1643
- January: Skirmish at Burford
- January: Siege of Sudeley Castle
- February: Put down rising at Sherborne, Portland and Corfe?
- March: Battle of Highnam
- April: Taking of Sherborne
- April to May: Siege of Portland
- June: Skirmish at Chewton Mendip?
- July: Battle of Lansdown?
- July: Siege of Devizes
- July: Besieged in Bristol
Notes
It’s unclear whether this should be accounted Colonel Alexander Popham’s or his brother, Colonel Edward Popham’s Regiment of dragoons. Possibly both commanded at different times. The regiment might also have been combined with Colonel Alexander Popham’s Regiment of Horse. Troops may have been attached to Col. Nathaniel Fiennes’ Regiment of Horse and Colonel Cole’s Dragoons.
Flags
Notable Officers
Colonel Alexander Popham
Colonel Edward Popham
Edward Popham, brother of Alexander.
