The historic significance and location of the last decisive battle of the 2nd English Civil War has been recognised as part of the new St Oswald’s Place development on Golborne Road in Winwick.
When complete all the new roads on the estate will be named after key protagonists of the Battle of Winwick; which took place between Parliamentarians and the Scots (Royalist supporters of King Charles 1st) in the village on the 19th August 1648, ultimately leading to the King’s execution and the formation of a republic lasting 11 years.
Cllr Stuart Mann (Independent Burtonwood & Winwick) proposed the street naming idea to the Battle of Winwick Society and they used their expertise on the subject to put together a list of names they hope will be a lasting reminder of Winwick’s place in the history of England.
Cllr Mann told Warrington Worldwide: “The Battle of Winwick plays such an important part in the history of the village and Warrington as a whole and the battlefield is recognised by Historic England as a location of national significance, so being able in some way to add to that recognition with these names will, I hope, serve to protect it for many more years to come and support in the education and awareness of the Battle.
I would like to say a special thank you to the Battle of Winwick Society for their expertise suggesting the names and encourage anyone with an interest in our local history to join them.”
You can find out more and become a member on their website www.battle-of-winwick-1648.uk
Details of the new road names which will be in place when the development is completed and who they represent can be seen below.
- Meldrum (Drive)
- Named after Sir John Meldrum Commander of a Scottish foot regiment at Winwick)
- Twisleton (Walk)
(after Colonel Philip Twisleton a cavalry commander whose regiment rode to Hermitage Green and Winwick during the battle)
- Pride (Gardens)
- (after Colonel Thomas Pride commander of a foot regiment at the Battle of Winwick that was instrumental in breaking the Scottish defense. Pride was also a significant individual in the political events that led to the trial of Charles I)
- Bright (Close)
- (Commander of Parliamentarian foot regiment at Winwick)
- Lilburne (Avenue)
- (after Colonel Robert Lilburne a regimental cavalry commander whose regiment played a key role in the defeat of the Scottish Engager army at Winwick. Troops of horse from his regiment, including those of Major John Sanderson passed along the Golborne Road and headed off the retreating Scots).
- Hodgson (Road)
- (after Major John Hodgson, a Parliamentary officer in Colonel Bright’s Regiment, who was present at the battle of Winwick)
- Bargany (Crescent)
- (Commander of another Scottish foot regiment at Winwick)
