Greenhill, Evesham

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  • Wychavon
Shire county
  • Worcestershire
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  • West Midlands
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  • Mid Worcestershire
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England
Worcestershire
52°06′11″N 1°56′38″W / 52.103°N 1.944°W / 52.103; -1.944

Greenhill is a hill just north of Evesham, Worcestershire and was part of the site of the Battle of Evesham. In the battle, Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed on 4 August 1265. King Henry's son, Prince Edward, later Edward I used it as his base in the battle from where he launched his attack on Simon de Montfort's forces which were gathered around Evesham Abbey.

External links

  • Battlefield trail map
  • Battlefield photos from the Simon de Montfort Society Link Broken
  • Battle of Evesham description


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