Battle of Rowton Heath (1645)

Battle of Rowton Heath (Royalists vs 22px Parliamentarians) took place in 1645 during English Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1645
• Date: 24 September 1645
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: English Civil War
• Side A: Royalists
• Side B: 22px Parliamentarians
• Commanders (A): Marmaduke Langdale, Lord Bernard Stewart †
• Commanders (B): Sydenham Poyntz, Col. Michael Jones
• Casualties: 600 killed 900 prisoners (Royalists)
• Outcome: Parliamentarian victory
• Coordinates: 53.172°, -2.828°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Rowton Heath · Wikidata entry