Battle of Adwalton Moor June 30th 1643 (Station One) - First English Civil War - Drighlington, UK - Political Revolutions on Waymarking.com

"The Battle of Adwalton Moor was a battle in the English Civil War on 30 June 1643.

The site of the battle is high ground in Adwalton (now commonly considered to be part of Drighlington) near Bradford, which is now in an area of rural-urban fringe, (map reference SE2228). Parts of the site are protected as "green belt" or other types of open space. It is the only battlefield recognised by Bradford Metropolitan District Council as falling within its boundaries but it actually lies within the Leeds City Council boundary. There are plaques interpreting the battlefield for visitors.

The Earl of Newcastle, the Royalist commander, was marching on Bradford (which was Parliamentarian in sympathy) with 10,000 men. Fairfax, the Parliamentary commander, had 3,000-4,000 men in Bradford. However, despite his inferior numbers, Fairfax came to intercept the Royalist army as Bradford was ill-prepared to resist a siege. The strong Royalists defeated the Parliamentarians. The battle was of medium term significance, consolidating Royalist control of Yorkshire." link

There are four plaques on the moor that give information about the story of the battle. This first plaque is situated at the rear of Drighlington Library.

THE BATTLE OF ADWALTON MOOR

An account of the battle in a Sequence of Four Stations

Station One

On the 30th June 1643 battle was fought on Adwalton Moor. The Parliamentarian forces, 4000 men led by Lord Ferdinando Fairfax, came very close to defeating a 10000 man Royalist army, led by the Earl of Newcastle. This walk has been raised to commemorate the men of both sides who fought for their beliefs on that summer day. It is recommended that you visit the information board on the library wall before taking the walk.

The open ground to your front is the southern half of Adwalton Moor. Behind you the northern part of the moor is now built upon. To the left is the ridge along which the Royalist gunline was deployed and to your right, beyond the houses, was the edge of the Moor, from which the Parliamentary army fought.

Please continue to station two.

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Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to: The English Revolution, commencing as a civil war between Parliament and the King, and culminating in the execution of Charles I and the establishment of a republican Commonwealth, which was succeeded several years later by the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. Adress of the monument: Rear of Drighlington Library Adwalton Moor Drighlington, West Yorkshire United Kingdom What was the role of this site in revolution?: The Royalist army defeated the Parliamentarian forces and this led to to the town of Bradford surrendering. At this point the Royalist forces now controlled most of the north of England Link that comprove that role: Not listed When was this memorial placed?: Not listed Who placed this monument?: Not listed

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