All morning, Langdale and Poyntz both held their ground, and at about 2 p.m. Michael Jones sent part of his siege force to join Poyntz, and there ensued the Battle of Rowton Heath, in which the Parliamentary forces prevailed.
All morning, Langdale and Poyntz both held their ground, and at about 2 p.m. Michael Jones sent part of his siege force to join Poyntz. From the Phoenix Tower on Chester's walls King Charles I watched the ensuing Battle of Rowton Heath, in which his best remaining cavalry was routed and the Parliamentary forces prevailed.