Battle of Solefields (1450), plaque
Memorial Type:
Battlefield Monument
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
Modern (1899 - present day)
Inscription:
From a photo I took: Hereabouts took place on Thursday the 18th of June AD 1450 the battle of Solefields fought between royalist troops under Sir Humphrey Stafford and men from Kent led by Jack Cade.
Condition:
Average
Condition Description:
The carved writing looked worn & algae were growing on the lower part of the inscription when seen in 2020.
Memorial Notes:
It records an event in the disturbed period leading up to the WotR which included King Henry’s retreat from the London area & Cade’s attack on the City.
Memorial Address:
At the junction of Solefields Road with Tonbridge Road, West Heath, Sevenoaks TN131PF
County:
Kent
Country:
England
Geoloation:
TQ5318353923