BattlefieldsAction at Preston approach 1648
English Civil War

Action at Preston approach 1648

1648
Lancashire, England
Also known as: Skirmish at Ribble Bridge Preston 1648
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish Engagers (Baillie)
Forces
Scottish Engagers c.800–1,500.
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Cromwell)
Forces
Parliamentarians c.1,000–2,000
Outcome
Cromwell forced the Ribble crossing south of Preston against Scottish rear guard
The Battle

History & Significance

The fighting around Preston on 17-19 August 1648 involved multiple crossing actions; at the Ribble bridge south of Preston Baillie Scottish infantry made a determined stand against Cromwell before being overwhelmed; this action cut off Hamilton escape south and sealed the fate of the Engager army.

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