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| − | '''Evesham''' (Derivation: ''Eof’s'' land in the river bend) is a market town in [[Worcestershire]] on the [[River Avon]] about 22 km (14 miles) south-east of [[Worcester]]. The nearby Vale of Evesham is famous for its plums and asparagus. | + | '''Evesham''' (Derivation: ''Eof’s'' land in the river bend) is a market town in [[Worcestershire]] on the [[River Avon]] about 22 km (14 miles) south-east of [[Worcester]]. The nearby Vale of Evesham is famous for its plums and asparagus. |
The '''Battle of Evesham''' was fought just to the north of the town on 4 August 1265 between forces led by Prince Edward (the future [[Edward I]] and [[Simon de Montfort]], 6th earl of Leicester. Simon - whose cause was made almost impossible, first by the capture of his banners from his son, Simon “the younger” in a previous engagement then the sudden desertion of his [[Welsh]] cavalry early in the battle - was killed in the battle and his body mutilated. The monks of Evesham Abbey gathered up what they could and buried him. | The '''Battle of Evesham''' was fought just to the north of the town on 4 August 1265 between forces led by Prince Edward (the future [[Edward I]] and [[Simon de Montfort]], 6th earl of Leicester. Simon - whose cause was made almost impossible, first by the capture of his banners from his son, Simon “the younger” in a previous engagement then the sudden desertion of his [[Welsh]] cavalry early in the battle - was killed in the battle and his body mutilated. The monks of Evesham Abbey gathered up what they could and buried him. | ||
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Reference: Brewer’s England and Ireland | Reference: Brewer’s England and Ireland | ||
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| − | [[Category: United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] | + | [[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] |
| − | [[Category: English History]] | + | [[Category:English History]] |
Revision as of 04:33, June 27, 2016
Evesham (Derivation: Eof’s land in the river bend) is a market town in Worcestershire on the River Avon about 22 km (14 miles) south-east of Worcester. The nearby Vale of Evesham is famous for its plums and asparagus.
The Battle of Evesham was fought just to the north of the town on 4 August 1265 between forces led by Prince Edward (the future Edward I and Simon de Montfort, 6th earl of Leicester. Simon - whose cause was made almost impossible, first by the capture of his banners from his son, Simon “the younger” in a previous engagement then the sudden desertion of his Welsh cavalry early in the battle - was killed in the battle and his body mutilated. The monks of Evesham Abbey gathered up what they could and buried him.
Reference: Brewer’s England and Ireland