United States Great Britain The Battle of Barren Hill was a minor engagement during the American Revolution.

[4] After crossing the Schuylkill River and turning south, he took up position at Barren Hill, which was close to Matson's Ford.

The militia scattered at the sight of the British troops, not offering any resistance and failing to notify Lafayette of the attack.

Lafayette knew of another small road that led back to Matson Ford that would bypass the British force.

A few small patrols were sent to engage the British, skirmishing including the Oneida,[5] making them think that the American force intended to stay and fight.

On June 18, 1778, the British army evacuated Philadelphia, marching towards the Jersey shore where naval transports would ferry them to New York.