The Archaeology

Danny Williams/Ambion Hill Theory

In 1974 Danny Williams created the interpretation of the battle on which the Battlefield Centre and Trail were based until 2007. Williams' theory was a development of the research of Hutton and Nichols from the late 18^th century.   Williams placed Richard’s army on the western slopes of Ambion Hill and the marsh on the southern slopes. He described Henry approaching from Whitemoors, and the Stanley forces to the north at Near Coton. This would put the final clash between Henry, Richard and William Stanley due west of Ambion Hill, towards Shenton. Sandeford, the place where Richard died, would be in this area too.