Adwalton Moor, Battle of, 1643 trail marker 1

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

pre-2009

Inscription:

The Battle of Adwalton Moor
An account of the battle in a sequence of four stations
Station One
On the 30th June 1643 a battle wa fought on Adwalton Moor. the Parliamentary forces 4000 men led by Lord Ferdinando Fairfax, came very close to defeating a 10,000 man Royalist army, led by the Earl of Newcastle. this walk has been raised to commemorate the men of both sides who fought for their beliefs on that summer day. It is recommended that you visit the information board on the library wall before taking the walk [cont]

Allegiance:

Neutral

Condition:

Average

Condition Description:

Legible though a little weathered