Cromwell was unhorsed in the opening charge at Winceby — his horse was shot under him — and was nearly ridden down. He remounted and rallied his men. The victory secured Lincolnshire for Parliament and enabled the siege of Lincoln. It was an early demonstration of the cavalry training that Cromwell had been developing in the Eastern Association — his men stayed together after their charge, unlike the typical Civil War cavalry who pursued too far. The lessons of Winceby were applied at Naseby.
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: EHB26.
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