Battle of Winceby 1643
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1643 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 175.9 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | TF 31360 68764 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000041 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Winceby took place on 11 October 1643 during the First English Civil War near the village of Winceby, Lincolnshire. In the battle, a Royalist relieving force under the command of Sir William Widdrington was defeated by the Parliamentarian cavalry of the Earl of Manchester.
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Location
- OS grid reference: TF 31360 68764
- Approximate centre of registered area: 53.1999, -0.0352
- Registered area: 175.9 hectares
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