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English Civil War

Siege of Lincoln

1644
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Taking of Lincoln 1644
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Manchester)
Outcome
Lincoln stormed by Manchester's Eastern Association army May 1644
The Battle

History & Significance

Manchester's Eastern Association army stormed Lincoln, capturing the ancient city and its Royalist garrison. The assault demonstrated the Eastern Association's growing military strength. Manchester then moved north to join the siege of York, combining with the Scots for Marston Moor.

Forces Involved

Eastern Association army: c.9,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Lincoln

Lincoln Roman colonia (Lindum)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman wall in West Bight
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Portion of Roman fosse and mound W of the Temple Gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Section of Roman town wall S of the Bishop's Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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