"First evidence of Battle of Worcester found" Topic

"Archaeologists have discovered the first material remains of the Battle of Worcester, the final battle in the English Civil War, in Powick. The 98 artifacts were discovered in a dig at the site of construction work for the Worcester Southern Link Road. Objects unearthed include belt buckles, horse fittings, weapons parts, musket and pistol balls.

On September 3rd, 1651, the Parliamentarian army of 28,000 defeated King Charles II's Royalist army of 16,000 troops, most of them Scottish. It was a hard-fought battle despite the Royalist side being vastly outnumbered. Overseeing the action from high perches in church towers, Oliver Cromwell in Powick Parish Church, Charles II in Worcester cathedral, the opponents commanded their armies in person. After fierce fighting and shifts in advantage, the Royalists were beaten into retreat and Charles had to flee the city before Worcester fell to the Parliamentarians. Approximately 3,000 men died in the battle. Ten thousand were taken prisoner. Charles escaped to France where he lived for eight years until the restoration of the monarchy in 1660.."
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Armand

They have a great museum there called the Commandery near a park that was the site of a royalist fortification. Highly recommended, at least in 1985 when i was there.

They are exciting finds. The title may be a bit misleading. They are the first finds in this particular area, south of the river Teme. Extensions to the city's bypass have meant there have been the first archeological digs in this area.

The Commandery is still worth a visit, and most of the battlefield is still accessible. Worcester was the scene of the first and last actions of the civil wars so it's definitely worth a visit :-)

Thanks!.

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Armand