Tombstone for 247 persons.
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Tombstone for 247 persons.
Image: © John Firth Taken: 25 Jul 2008
Part of the tombstone reads:- 'Within are deposited the bones of 247 persons, who were discovered in AD 1818 buried in a field at Holman's Bridge near Aylesbury. From the history and appearance of the place where they were found it is concluded to be the remains of the officers and men who perished in an engagement fought in AD 1642 fought between the troops of K Charles I under the command of Prince Rupert and the garrison who held Aylesbury for the Parliament.'
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Image Location
Latitude
51.863587
Longitude
-0.830623