Colonel Harlakenden’s Regiment of Horse
Active | 1645 to 1648 |
Country | England |
Allegiance | Parliamentarian |
Conflicts | Second Civil War |
Type | Foot |
Colonel | Harlakenden |
Area Raised | Essex |
Flag Colour | |
Flag Design | |
Field Armies | Fairfax 1648 |
Parliamentarian regiment of horse at the siege of Colchester in the Second Civil War
Service History
1645
- June: Raised in Essex
- August: Quartered at Great Chesterford
- September: Siege of Ashby de la Zouch
1646
1647
1648
- June to August: Siege of Colchester
- August: Surrender at Colchester
Notes
Possibly part of the Essex militia. The regiment were paid by the Essex county committee in 1648, not forming part of the army. Four troops were present at Colchester commanded by Major Sparrow. Captain Turner’s company of dragoons may have formed part of this regiment. Their chaplain was paid in 1645 and 1646. They were likely the Colchester garrison regiment during the First Civil War.
Coats, Flags and Equipment
Notable Officers
Harlackenden
Or Herlackenden