ONE of the bloodiest battles to ever take place on English soil is to be fought once more – and it’s all in a good cause.
Two villages, Long Marston and Bilton-in-Ainsty, are being transformed into opposing encampments for the re-enactment of the Civil War battle of Marston Moor, just west of York.
The event, which starts today, has been organised by the York Archaeological Trust with the MS Society, with both charities sharing the proceeds.
The battle was the largest of the Civil War, as 46,000 parliamentarians and royalists clashed in fierce fighting on July 2, 1644, with Oliver Cromwell leading his cavalry in a decisive attack to help win the day for the parliamentary side.
Danielle Daglan, head of events at the archaeological trust, said: “This weekend will give visitors the closest thing to the battle itself and will be the largest re-enactment the site has ever seen.”
The event runs until tomorrow afternoon, and includes guided visitor tours, craft activities, living history encampments and a children’s battle-themed treasure hunt.
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