The site of Percy's Leap and an Oak tree
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The site of Percy's Leap and an Oak tree
Image: © David Clark Taken: 12 Aug 2009
This is where Ralph Percy is reputed to have been brought down. There are a number of stories surrounding the battle including that Sir Ralph's horse leapt some thirty feet during the charge that brought the great man down. Stones were erected to mark the spot and these can still be seen in the small enclosure at 'Percy's Leap' where illustrative boards explain the battle. The stones are still there but not included in this photograph.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.472004
Longitude
-1.922937