Marquis of Montrose’s Troop of Horse

Active1644
CountryScotland
England
AllegianceRoyalist
ConflictsFirst Civil War
TypeHorse
CaptainMarquis of Montrose
Area Raised
Flag Colour
Flag Design
Field ArmiesClavering 1644

Royalist horse serving on Clavering’s brief campaign on the Scottish Border in early 1644

Service History

1644

  • April: Taking of Dumfries
  • May: Siege of Morpeth
  • May: Skirmish at Sunderland

Notes

Despite leading a troop of horse in early 1644, Montrose couldn’t persuade the English Royalists to spare him any horsemen for his more famous expedition to Scotland in late 1644. Indeed, at Tippermuir he is said to have only had three horses in his entire force.

Flags

Notable Officers

Marquis of Montrose

Strength

A single troop

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