Battle of Ormskirk 1644
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 August 1644 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1644 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | English Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 53.5665, -2.8869 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ormskirk (also known as the Battle of Aughton Moss) was fought on 20 August 1644 during the First English Civil War. It was a decisive victory for the Parliamentarian force commanded by Major-General Sir John Meldrum over the Royalist force commanded by Lord Byron.
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