LONG MARSTON, West Riding
The obelisk was erected in 1939 by the Cromwell Association to mark the site of the Battle of Marston Moor. The monument was the idea of Isaac Foot, co- founder of the Cromwell Association and Liberal politician, who used to say 'I judge a man by one thing. Which side would he have liked his ancestors to fight on at Marston Moor?'
The battle was fought on 2nd July 1644 and is thought to have been the largest battle on English soil. The allied army of Parliamentary and Scots Covenanters lost about 300 troops and Prince Rupert's army lost about 4,000 men.
The battle was fought on 2nd July 1644 and is thought to have been the largest battle on English soil. The allied army of Parliamentary and Scots Covenanters lost about 300 troops and Prince Rupert's army lost about 4,000 men.