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 […]
Nestled 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 […]
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. In the 19th century, the regiment was deployed to many different parts of Asia and Africa to protect British imperial interests. They also participated in the Crimean War against Russia. On […]
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. In the 19th century, the regiment was deployed to many different parts of Asia and Africa to protect British interests. On this page, you will find information about the regiment’s participation […]
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. In the late 1700s and early 1800s, the regiment participated in the French Revolutionary Wars against the French First Republic, fighting in both Europe, Africa and America. The French Revolutionary Wars […]
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. It would take quite a long time before it began using the name Somerset Light Infantry – it started out as the Earl of Huntingdon’s Regiment of Foot. The Monmouth Rebellion […]
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) was a light infantry of the British Army from 1685 to 1959. In 1959, the Somerset Light Infantry formed the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry together with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Short facts about the 13th Regiment of Foot – Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) Active 1685–1959 […]
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 […]
