This monument commemorates the Battle of Marston Moor that took place on July 2nd, 1644 between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell.
This was one of the deciding battles of the Civil war and over 4000 people on both sides lost their lives.

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October 20, 2022

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The Battle of Marsden Moor was fought on 2nd July 1644, the largest in the English Civil War and possibly the largest ever in England. It was a decisive point as the Royalists were defeated meaning they had lost control of the North of England.

There are a number of interp boards at the memorial which give further information.

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1. Boston Spa loop to Marsden Moor & the River Ouse

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2. The Grange Coffee Shop – Marston Moor Battle Monument loop from Poppleton

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200m

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3. View of York Minster – Aldwark Bridge loop from York

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Elevation 20 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Long Marston, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Marston Moor Battle Monument

1. Boston Spa loop to Marsden Moor & the River Ouse

2. The Grange Coffee Shop – Marston Moor Battle Monument loop from Poppleton

3. View of York Minster – Aldwark Bridge loop from York

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