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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.  

Reference: Brewer’s England and Ireland

Reference: Brewer’s England and Ireland

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[[Category: United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]

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[[Category: English History]]

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