United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Long Marston
Marston Moor Battle Monument
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Long Marston
Marston Moor Battle Monument
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Recommended by 46 out of 48 road cyclists
Location: Long Marston, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom
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.
October 20, 2022
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