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Summary

Several skeletons found in 19th century, suggested to be of Civil War date

Monument Type(s):

• INHUMATION (Unknown date)

Full Description

'Near the Lamborne, where Parliamentarians crossed the river.. Several skeletons were found some years ago' <1>. It is assumed that these human remains relate to the Second Battle of Newbury, 1644. Money also mentions 3 skeletons found in about 1840 in Redfield - perhaps the same location as Red Hill Fields.
The GIS point is approximate, based on Money's plan.

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