Events

Top of Humber Lane on the Stoke battlefield

Battle of Stoke Field 1487

Sunday 16th June 2019

On Sunday 16th June, the 532nd anniversary of the battle, Kevin Winter will lead a tour of the battlefield of Stoke. This is the site of the last battle of the Wars of the Roses on 16th June 1487.

The tour will commence at 11:00am from the bottom of Trent Lane, opposite Eden Hall Day Spa (NG23 5PG). There are laybys on both sides of the Fosse Road a short walk from the walk start. The Marshall's 90 bus stops at Eden Hall, which is opposite the lane entrance.

The walk will take one and a half to two hours and is largely on well maintained footpaths, however good walking shoes are advised. Also be prepared for changeable weather. 

 

 
 

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