Battle of Wigan Lane 1651
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 August 1651 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1651 | 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 | Third English Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Cavalier, Commonwealth of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.5700, -2.6300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Wigan Lane was fought on 25 August 1651 during the Third English Civil War, between a Royalist army led by the Earl of Derby and forces loyal to the Commonwealth of England under Colonel Robert Lilburne. The Royalists were defeated, losing nearly half their officers and men.
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