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Edgehill

Near Kineton, Warwickshire

The first battle of the Civil War, which was said to be fought again in the sky.

Edgehill was the first major battle of the Civil War, and it ended without a clear winner. Weeks later, shepherds and travellers said they saw the battle being fought again in the sky, with the sound of drums, cannon and the cries of the dying.

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When
23 October 1642
Where
52.1350, -1.4940
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

Much of the battlefield is MoD land. The Castle at Edgehill pub overlooks it.

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