Sir Edward Fitton raised regiment of Foote in Cheshire in 1642 to support the King's cause
The regiment joined the Oxford army and fought at Edgehill on October 23, 1642. It later saw action at the storm of Brent fiord and Turham Green in November before entering garrison at reading in December, 1642.
The regiment was besieged for 2 weeks in April 1643, and the Storm of Bristol in July, the Siege of Gloucester in August, and the First Battle of Newburry on September 20th.
Gawsworth Old Hall in Cheshire, seat of the Fitton family; Edward was the 2nd (and last Baronet Fitton).
Sir Edward [assed away in later 1642, and command of the regiment passed to the Lt Colonel, Anthony Thelwall.
1644 was a busy year for the Regiment. It fought at Cheriton in March, Copredy Bridge in June, Lostwithiel in August, and the 2nd Battle of Newbury in October.
Garrison duty in Farringdon occupied the unit from November 1644 until March 1645. It skirmished at Bampton in the Bush in Ap[ril, and fought at Naseby in June of 1645. 
The regiment is believed to have worn blue coats from at least 1643. Information is taken from the British Civil War project. These are Old Glory figures once again.
In April 1644, the unit was noted to have blue flags differenced by white pile-wavys.
Pleasing shade of blue jacket, Peter. Not a unit present in my Royalist army but one to put down for consideration. I can’t make out the color of the Montero caps. Is that undyed wool?
ReplyDeleteThe monteros are Delta CC Wedgewood Blue, a favorite color, that is a very grey blue, plus the darkening effects of the black "magic wash".
DeleteLovely looking Royalist regiment with a nice flag and impressive service history, the old Glory figures look like nice sculpts!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain. I have been very pleased with all of the Old Glory sculpts for the ECW.
DeleteI agree with JF on the blue. I have a blue regiment which painted a dark blue but I am inclined to think a lighter blue would probably be more accurate.
ReplyDeleteI have Gerard's regiment painted in dark blue coats, but blue was a difficult color for dyes, especially prior to the discovery of Prussian Blue in the 18th century.
DeleteThese colours work exceptionally well together Peter. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! I actually spent quite a bit of time thinking about exactly the colors and shades I wanted to use for all of the items of this regiment
DeleteThey look fabulous Peter. You have used a really lovely shade of blue for the coats.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you James; I was aiming to come cl.ose top the color of the flag.
DeleteFabulous looking unit, Peter! Love the old house too. I must say, they really had some interesting headgear back then. Sort of modern looking in a way.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. yes. the Montero caps look surprisingly modern. With the British Isles being major suppliers of wool, there were laws in later years mandating the wearing of hats ibn order to consume the wool production!
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