Royal Cardigan Militia
| Cardiganshire Militia Royal Cardigan Rifles Royal Cardigan Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1661–21 October 1909 |
| Country | England (1661–1707) Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1909) |
| Branch | Militia |
| Role | Infantry Garrison Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Aberystwyth |
| Engagements | Battle of Fishguard |
The Cardiganshire Militia, later the Royal Cardigan Rifles, was an auxiliary regiment reorganised from earlier precursor units in the Welsh county of Cardiganshire (modern Ceredigion) during the 18th century. Primarily intended for home defence, it saw active service at the Battle of Fishguard in 1797 and served in Britain and Ireland through all Britain's major wars. It was converted into garrison artillery in 1877 and continued until it was disbanded in 1909.