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NZ1565 : Site of battle of Newburn Ford

near to Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Great Britain

Site of battle of Newburn Ford

The site of the battle of Newburn Ford.
In 1640 the Scottish Army defeated the English army at this point and occupied the City of Newcastle upon Tyne for 1 year. King Charles was forced to go to Parliament to ask for £200,000 to pay the ransom for the city.
After the ransom was paid the Scots left.
Musket balls are still being found in the area and a small exhibition can be seen in the ranger's station when it is open. Station only opens when a ranger is on site.

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2007

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Grid Square: NZ1565, 21 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Newbiggin Hall Scouts (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Friday, 3 August, 2007 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 4 August, 2007
Category: Battlefield (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NZ 159 654 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:59.0254N 1:45.1192W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NZ 159 654
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)