Monument record MDR2578 - Civil War Battle, Egginton
Type and Period (1)
- BATTLEFIELD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
In March 1644 there was a battle on Eggington Heath between the Royalists and Sir John Gell's forces in which the Royalists are said to have been driven across the Trent. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR84 Bibliographic reference: Lysons, D & Lysons, S. 1817. Magna Britannia, Volume 5: Derbyshire. p155.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 27 29 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EGGINTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2015 3:38PM