Battle of Wigan Lane 1651
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1651 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Third English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Commonwealth of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Wigan Lane was fought on 25 August 1651 during the Third English Civil War, between a Royalist army led by the Earl of Derby and forces loyal to the Commonwealth of England under Colonel Robert Lilburne. The Royalists were defeated, losing nearly half their officers and men.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.5700, -2.6300
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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