Little Solsbury Hill, also known as just Solsbury Hill, is a small flat-topped hill and the site of an Iron Age hill fort in Somerset, England. It rises to 191 metres above the River Avon, which flows just 2 km to the south. From the Little Solsbury Hill, visitors can enjoy a great view of […]
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Total posts found for "app" — 8Nestled in the heart of the South West of England, Gloucestershire beckons with its rich history, vibrant culture, and picturesque landscapes. From the ancient forests to the elegant Regency towns, Gloucestershire is a county of diverse charms. This article takes you on a journey through the splendours of Gloucestershire, delving into its history, places of […]
The Battle of Langport was fought near the small town of Langport, not far from Yeovil in Somerset, on 10 July 1645. It was one of the battles of the First English Civil War. The Battle of Langport was important, since the Royalist defeat gave the Parliamentarians control over the West of England, an area […]
Cadbury Castle, formerly known as Camalet, is a Bronze Age and Iron Age hillfort in the county of Somerset. It is located in the parish of South Cadbury, approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Yeovil. The coordinates are 51°1′26.76″N 2°31′54.48″W. The hillfort was created on the summit of Cadbury Hill, a limestone hill on the […]
Ham Hill Hillfort is an Iron Age hillfort in Somerset. The hill rises to 120 meters above sea level near the Parrett and Yeo river valleys. Covering a total area of 210 acres, it is one of the largest hillforts in the whole country. Nowadays, the whole hill is a country park operated by the […]
The site of the Battle of Lansdown in July 1643 is marked by a monument to Civil War commander and Royalist Sir Bevil Grenville, who was mortally wounded in the fight. The monument, erected in 1720, is found approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Bath in Somerset. On the monument, an Elegy on Sir […]
The Battle of Lansdowne was fought on 5 July 1643 between Parliamentarian and Royalist forces in the English Civil War. Lansdowne, sometimes spelled Lansdown, is located near Bath in Somerset. The battle was won by the Royalists under Lord Hopton, forcing the Sir William Waller led Parliamentarians to retreat from their hilltop position. The Royalists, […]
Welcome to Somerset, a county rife with military history. To live in Somerset is to live in a museum. There is important history where ever you turn. Somerset is located in South West England, with Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon as its closest neighbours. To the north and west lies the Severn Estuary and […]