BattlefieldsBattle of Winceby
English Civil War

Battle of Winceby

1643
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Battle of Winceby Fight · Slash Hollow
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Registered · EHB25a
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royalists (Henderson)
Forces
c.6,000 Royalists
VS
Victor
Parliamentarians (Cromwell / Manchester)
Forces
c.6,000 Parliamentarians (Cromwell and Manchester)
Outcome
Parliamentary victory; Lincolnshire secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwell's horse charged before they could reload their pistols — he was unhorsed and nearly killed at the start but survived. The victory gave Parliament control of Lincolnshire and was one of Cromwell's first significant cavalry engagements.

Registered Historic Battlefield

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: EHB25a.

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