^Completely new formation (F), Formed by amalgamation of existing units (A), Formed by expansion of existing unit (X), Formed by division of existing unit (I), Formed by reduction of existing unit (R), Name change only (N), Temporary formation from other units (T).
^Name change only (N), Amalgamated to form new unit (A), Merged into another unit (M), Expanded (X), Reduced (R), Divided (I), End of temporary formation (T), Disbanded (D), Destroyed (E).
^Wars and actions in which the unit has seen action or been deployed overseas.
^Also known as the Earl of Peterborough's Regiment of Foot, 1661–1663, the Earl of Teviot's Regiment of Foot, 1663–1664, Henry Norwood's Regiment of Foot, 1664–1668, the Earl of Middleton's Regiment of Foot, 1668–1675, the Earl of Inchiquin's Regiment of Foot, 1675–1680, Sir Palmes Fairbourne's Regiment of Foot, 1680–1682, and Piercy Kirke's Regiment of Foot, 1682–1684.
^Also known as the Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Foot, 1680, Piercy Kirke's Regiment of Foot, 1680–1682, and Charles Trelawny's Regiment of Foot, 1682–1684.
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