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The famous Battle of
Bosworth Field, fought at the end of the Wars of the Roses on 22nd August 1485, actually
took place in the parish of Sutton Cheney. There is now a Visitors’ Centre, where you
can roam the Battle Trails and "experience medieval times". Before the battle,
Henry Tudor assembled his forces at nearby Shenton. He later became Henry VII, following
his victory over Richard III, who did not come out of the battle quite as well. Devotees
of history and Shakespeare will know the story. The area has a lesser known history which dates back to somewhat
earlier times. Socketed axes, gouges and chisels have been found which date back to the
Bronze Age. |
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