Greenhill, Evesham
Coordinates: 52°06′11″N 1°56′38″W / 52.103°N 1.944°W
Greenhill is a hill just north of Evesham, Worcestershire and was part of the site of the Battle of Evesham. In the battle, Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed on 4 August 1265. King Henry's son, Prince Edward, later Edward I used it as his base in the battle from where he launched his attack on Simon de Montfort's forces which were gathered around Evesham Abbey.
External links
- Battlefield trail map
- Battlefield photos from the Simon de Montfort Society
- Battle of Evesham description
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