BattlefieldsJacobite entry into Manchester 1745
Jacobite Risings

Jacobite entry into Manchester 1745

1745
Lancashire, England
Also known as: Manchester 1745 · Manchester Regiment raised 1745
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government sympathisers
Forces
Government sympathisers: c.100–150
VS
Victor
Jacobites
Forces
Jacobites: c.4,000–5,000
Outcome
Manchester Regiment raised from volunteers; Jacobites receive warmest English welcome
The Battle

History & Significance

Manchester provided the one significant English Jacobite contribution to the 45 — the Manchester Regiment under Francis Townley, later captured at Carlisle and executed.

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