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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · East Midlands

Battle of Winceby

In or near Low Toynton.

Battle of Winceby is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Battle of Winceby, forts in Lincolnshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Battle of Winceby is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.2023°, -0.0335°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Battle of Winceby took place on 11 October 1643 during the First English Civil War near the village of Winceby, Lincolnshire. In the battle, a Royalist relieving force under the command of Sir William Widdrington was defeated by the Parliamentarian cavalry of the Earl of Manchester.

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Coordinates
53.2023, -0.0335
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Lusby with Winceby
Postcode
LN9 6PB
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle of Winceby?
Battle of Winceby is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN9 6PB), in the parish of Lusby with Winceby.
What is Battle of Winceby?
Battle of Winceby is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Battle of Winceby?
Drivers can use postcode LN9 6PB.
Is Battle of Winceby a protected site?
Yes — Battle of Winceby is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Battle of Winceby?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LN9 6PB. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.