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The Battle of Winceby: The Forgotten Battle That Changed Lincolnshire
On the 11th of October 1643, a fierce fifteen-minute battle just outside Spilsby helped decide the fate of Lincolnshire. The Battle of Winceby, now largely forgotten except by historians and a few roadside signs, secured Parliament’s control of the county and marked the rise of Oliver Cromwell. This decisive clash reminds us that even the quietest corners of our county once stood at the heart of national history.