The Battle that Never Was
Komoot used to identify a local walk. No pubs on route but two items of interest;
Woodbury Hill
A stiff climb through woodland, so you don't even get the reward of proper views.
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| Autumn sunshine |
There is an information board, but the writing has faded off completely. Can only guess as to whether it was informing about the Iron Age Hillfort, the flora/fauna or possibly the more interesting story of the battle that never was; One of the last times a foreign army "fought" on English soil;
In 1405, Woodbury Hill near Great Witley became the site of a battle that never quite happened. Owain Glyndŵr, leading a Welsh force supported by French allies, took up position on the Iron Age hillfort while King Henry IV’s army assembled on the opposing Abberley Hills. For several days the two sides faced each other in a tense standoff, but supply problems and dwindling provisions forced Glyndŵr to withdraw before a full-scale clash could occur.
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| Today's Church |
A nice approach through orchards. The multi-cache tells me the history - rebuilt in 1867 using the original foundations. Its "doors open", so I can head inside to take the information from a grave to try and work out the final coordinates.
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| Small, but perfectly formed |
I am taken to an unusual viewpoint of Witley Court. Where one can visit a far more ornate church, as the walk takes me along the access road in front. There is no need for a re-visit, as. I was only there in August.
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| The ruins of Witley Court |
Walk Details
Distance - 7.5 Miles
Geocache - 0 Found
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