Robert Duckenfield

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Duckenfield (1619–1689) was a Parliamentarian commander during the English Civil War.

The Duckenfields were a noted local family and their history in Cheshire can be traced back to the 13th century.

Robert Duckenfield married Martha, the daughter of Sir Miles Fleetwood of Hesketh in Lancashire.

[3] He also played a more active role in the Civil War as he defended Stockport Bridge against Prince Rupert and conducted the siege of Wythenshawe.

Towards the end of the Commonwealth, Sir George Booth led a rebellion against Richard Cromwell, the Lord Protector.