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.
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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