Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Battle of Adwalton Moor
In or near Adwalton.
Battle of Adwalton Moor is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Low Moor · 5.1 km
About
Battle of Adwalton Moor is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.7570°, -1.6758°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Battle of Adwalton Moor occurred on 30 June 1643 at Adwalton, West Yorkshire, during the First English Civil War. In the battle, the Royalists loyal to King Charles led by the Earl of Newcastle soundly defeated the Parliamentarians commanded by Lord Fairfax.
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Background
History
During the first half of 1643, the Royalists led by the Earl of Newcastle and the Parliamentarian Army of the North under overall command by Lord Fairfax fought for control of Yorkshire and clashed several times including battles at Leeds, Seacroft Moor, and Wakefield. On 22 June, Newcastle and the Royalists captured Howley Hall, the fortified mansion of Parliamentary supporter Lord Savile, in Batley. Newcastle then advanced north with his army of 7,000 including an artillery train with two demi-cannons. His intent was to travel seven and a half miles (12 kilometres) to the northwest to attack the Parliamentarian garrison of Bradford. If the Royalists were successful in the campaign they…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7570, -1.6758
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Drighlington
- Postcode
- BD4 0RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South West and Morley
- Nearest railway station
- Low Moor — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n12495967416 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Battle of Adwalton Moor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Adwalton Moor?
- Battle of Adwalton Moor is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD4 0RZ), in the parish of Drighlington.
- What is Battle of Adwalton Moor?
- Battle of Adwalton Moor is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Adwalton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD4 0RZ.
- How do I get to Battle of Adwalton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD4 0RZ.