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A walk led by Julian Humphrys – Trustee of the Battlefield Trust. A historian, author and Blue Badge guide, Julian worked at the National Army Museum and led tours for English Heritage, before becoming Development Officer for the Battlefield Trust.
In July 1643, a Royalist army commanded by General Hopton was marching towards the King’s capital at Oxford, pursued by a Parliamentary army headed by William Waller.
After the Battle of Lansdown, on the hills above Bath, the Royalist army sought safety in Devizes, where they were beseiged by the Parliamentary forces. Help was summoned from the King at Oxford.
On 13 July 1643, a Royalist cavalry relief force arrived and the two armies faced each other on Roundway Down. As fighting began, Royalist forces marched from Devizes to join the bloody battle that left over 500 dead.
Join this walk to hear more about the battle, the aftermath and how important it was for the eventual outcome of the Civil War.
Find out more from the Battlefields Trust website – www.battlefieldstrust.com
Details of the day:
Date – Tuesday 13 July
Start times – 9.30am AND 2.30 pm. Meet for the morning session at 9am and for the afternoon session at 2pm.
The walk is expected to last approx. three hours. For the morning session, please bring a packed lunch.
Distance – approximately 3 miles.
Meet – Meet at the Eastern end of Leipzig Plantation on Roundway Down, close to the Devizes White Horse. Grid Ref. SU 014 641.
Parking – parking on gravel lay-by and edge of track
Cost – £10
Booking – essential ‘book online’ below.
Maximum Number – 30 (excluding walk leader)
Terms and Conditions
Stout footwear, protective clothing to suit the prevailing weather conditions and reasonable mobility will be required. Please ensure that you bring water and snacks; this is particularly important in hot weather.
The event may be postponed if adverse weather is forecast.
Unless sold out, bookings will close at 9 am on the day of the outing.