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The Battle of Cheriton was a major turning point in the English Civil War and resulted in an important Parliamentarian victory that helped shape the future of England. Starting at Hinton Ampner church, this trail follows in the footsteps of the men who fought on both sides of this important battle.
- Hinton Ampner | Hampshire | National Trust
Explore the area of one of the most decisive battles in the...
- The Battle of Cheriton: Living History Re-enactment
To launch our Festival of Archaeology and commemorate the...
- Hinton Ampner | Hampshire | National Trust
23 hours ago · Explore the area of one of the most decisive battles in the English Civil War – the Battle of Cheriton. This trail, along footpaths and farm tracks, follows in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in a conflict that helped shape the future of England.
Aug 4, 2012 · So what brought the battle to the fields around Cheriton? In the spring of 1644, the Parliamentary troops under Waller and the Royalists under Hopton were in the South of England, Hopton intent on advancing on London from the South and Waller intent on stopping him.
Mar 29, 2012 · Waller’s forces camped for the night close to Hinton Ampner, a short distance to the south. The battle of Cheriton was fought on the fields to the east of the village the following day. It was here that Waller finally halted the Royalist advance out of the South West.
A significant Parliamentary victory in the South of England, fought on 29th March 1644. Sir Arthur Heselrige’s ‘Lobsters’, a key regiment in Sir William Waller’s Parliamentary army at the Battle of Cheriton on 29th March 1644; cuirassiers at the time of the English Civil War: picture by Louis Braun. The previous battle in the English ...
BATTLE The battle of Cheriton was a major turning point in the English Civil War and resulted in an important Parliamentarian victory that helped shape the future of England. Follow this trail that sets out from the Parliamentarian camp at Hinton Ampner and embark on the walk taken by the troops on 29 March 1644 to
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To launch our Festival of Archaeology and commemorate the 380th anniversary of the Battle of Cheriton, we are hosting an historic re-enactment with The Sealed Knot. There will be a living history camp from 10am-3pm where you will be able to...
