Preston 1715
Battle of Preston

This map dates from the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. The battle in Preston was the only one in England, and resulted in the Scottish forces (who had linked up with local Catholic/Jacobite supporters) getting thrashed by the Hanoverians. Many were executed or transported in the aftermath of the Rebellion. 30 years later Bonny Prince Charlie had another go, and got even less support south of the border (and also south of the Highland fault, it has to be said).

The map from which this image was scanned is available for inspection in the Lancashire Record Office - reference DDPR 141/1.


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