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Cheriton Battlefield Walk
Address:
Guildhall, The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9GH
About Cheriton Battlefield Walk
Setting off from the Parliamentarian camp at Hinton Ampner, embark on the walk taken by the troops on 29 March 1644 to the Cheriton Battlefield.
The Battle of Cheriton was a major turning point in the English Civil War and resulted in an important Parliamentarian victory that helped shape the future of England. Follow this trail and trace the movements of the soldiers who shaped our nation.
You can purchase a paper copy of the trail from Winchester Visitor Information Centre.
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