What the records say
- When
- 24 Sep 1645
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 53.17° N, 2.83° W
- Description
- aka Battle of Rowan Moor. Battle occurred on 09/24/1645 during the English Civil War.
Battle of Rowton Heath
1645 battle of the First English Civil War
The Battle of Rowton Heath, better known as the Battle of Rowton Moor, occurred on 24 September 1645 during the English Civil War. The Parliamentarians, commanded by Sydnam Poyntz, inflicted a significant defeat on the Royalists under the personal command of King Charles I, inflicting heavy losses and preventing Charles from relieving the siege of Chester.
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