To the Woods
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To the Woods
Image: © Anthony O'Neil Taken: 22 Feb 2021
Keeds Lane, Long Ashton: follows 'The Monarch's Way' - a signed complex of paths stretching over 600 miles from Worcester to the South Coast. It commemorates the route taken by the future Charles II escaping (disguised) from the final battle of the Civil War and in pursuit of safe passage to France. It was hoped a ship would be found at Bristol, so the Royal refugee stayed briefly at nearby Leigh Court, having travelled from Dundry northwards via Long Ashton. But no local vessel was bound for France, at the time, so the clandestine journey continued until one was eventually secured in Sussex.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.430775
Longitude
-2.669979