Battle of Lansdown Hill 1643
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1643 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First English Civil War | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Roundhead | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 277.8 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | ST7238771213 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000017 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The First English Civil War battle of Lansdowne, or Lansdown, was fought on 5 July 1643, at Lansdowne Hill, near Bath, Somerset, England. Although the Royalists under Lord Hopton forced the Parliamentarians under Sir William Waller to retreat from their hilltop position, they suffered so many casualties themselves and were left so disordered and short of ammunition that an injured Hopton was forced to retire.
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Location
- OS grid reference: ST7238771213
- Approximate centre of registered area: 51.4392, -2.3987
- Registered area: 277.8 hectares
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