BattlefieldsSkirmish at Horncastle 1643
English Civil War

Skirmish at Horncastle 1643

1643
Lincolnshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentarians
Forces
Parliamentary c.100–200; pre-Winceby action.
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalist c.150–250 cavalry
Outcome
Royalist cavalry concentrated at Horncastle before Winceby
The Battle

History & Significance

Horncastle was the Royalist muster point before the Battle of Winceby; the skirmishing around the town marked the prelude to Cromwell decisive victory nearby.

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