page_title: Battle of Wigan Lane
hierarchical_section_title: Battle of Wigan Lane
caption_attribution_description: Relief map of Greater Manchester, UK. Equirectangular map projection on WGS 84 datum, with N/S stretched 165% Geographic limits: West: 2.80W East: 1.90W North: 53.70N South: 53.32N
context_page_description: 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.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: Greater Manchester
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