2015
SJ4065 : Battle of Rowton Moor Re-enactment 2015
taken 10 years ago, near to Handbridge, Cheshire West And Chester, England
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Battle of Rowton Moor Re-enactment 2015
The Sealed Knot re-enact the Battle of Rowton Moor, (also known as Battle of Rowton Heath) on Chester Racecourse (the Roodee).
The battle occurred on 24 September 1645 during the English Civil War. Fought by the Parliamentarians, commanded by Sydnam Poyntz, and the Royalists under the personal command of King Charles I, it was a significant defeat for the Royalists, with heavy losses and Charles prevented from relieving the Siege of Chester.
*Source: Wikipedia.
The battle occurred on 24 September 1645 during the English Civil War. Fought by the Parliamentarians, commanded by Sydnam Poyntz, and the Royalists under the personal command of King Charles I, it was a significant defeat for the Royalists, with heavy losses and Charles prevented from relieving the Siege of Chester.
*Source: Wikipedia.
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- Grid Square
- SJ4065, 1436 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Jeff Buck (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 31 August, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 4 September, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 4014 6571 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:11.1060N 2:53.8344W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 4023 6565
- View Direction
- West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
