Battle of Naseby

The Battle of Naseby, Cromwell Monument

Battle of Naseby

Where is it – East Midlands, England

Who looks after it –  Local Authority 

What is it –  Battlefield, Free access, Memorial 

When is it from – Stuart

The Battle of Naseby on 14th June 1645 was one of the most important in British history, ranking alongside Hastings and Bosworth. The outcome of the battle – which lasted just a couple of hours – was the defeat and virtual annihilation of King Charles I’s Royalist army by the Parliamentary forces led by Fairfax and Cromwell, resulting in Parliament’s victory in the English Civil War and ultimately fundamentally changing the way Britain was governed. The battle site is just north of the village of Naseby and is largely undeveloped since the 17th century. It can be viewed from various points, including Cromwell’s monument, Sulby viewing platform and the Obelisk monument. Various information panels have been placed around the site and guided walks are available. A map is essential.

The pictured Cromwell monument was erected in 1936. Its inscription reads “Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645. From near this site Oliver Cromwell led the cavalry charge which decided the issue of the battle and ultimately that of the great Civil War”.

 


Address

Naseby, Northamptonshire NN6 6BS 

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