The Battle of Winceby in Lincolnshire on 11 October 1643 was one of Cromwell\'s most significant early cavalry victories. The Earl of Manchester and Cromwell together commanded Parliamentary forces that engaged the Royalist cavalry of Sir William Savile and Sir John Henderson. After Cromwell\'s horse was shot under him in the opening charge, he remounted and led his cavalry to rout the Royalists completely. Lincoln fell to Parliament the following day. Winceby opened up Lincolnshire to Parliamentary control and demonstrated the growing quality of the Eastern Association cavalry.
Parliamentary: Manchester and Cromwell c.3,000 horse. Royalist: Henderson c.2,000 horse and dragoons
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: Historic England Battlefield Register.
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