In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. COUNT 4
QSN1 What war was taking place in the 1640s in England? ANS1 English Civil War QSN2 What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton? ANS2 1642 QSN3 What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644? ANS3 Redbridge QSN4 In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge? ANS4 March