New Archaeological Finds! (Oct 2009)
Battlefield
Found! |
Statement by
Glenn Foard (Oct 2009) |
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Discoveries
The
headlines of our discoveries are:
- Four years of intensive archaeology have identified the area
where the Battle took place that is not far from here. Read the full Battlefield
Found story.
- As a result of what has been discovered, our understanding of medieval warfare,
and action in battle, has changed. This knowledge is of international significance.
- As a result of archive and historical research over the last four years, it
is now almost certain that Crown Hill, in the nearby parish of Stoke Golding, and previously the ‘anecdotal’
location where Henry was crowned after the Battle, was indeed the location where Henry became King.
- We have the best evidence of cannon and gunpowder used in a major battle anywhere
in the world and the largest group of cannonballs ever found on a medieval battlefield site in Europe,
here in Leicestershire at Bosworth.
A Selection of the Finds
Summary
from the County Council
The partnership between the County Council,
the Heritage Lottery Fund,
English Heritage, local landowners and the Battlefields Trust are working to define the boundaries of
the battle over the coming months and agree a conservation plan and to ensure protection for the Battlefield
for present and future generations. Battlefields have yet to receive statutory protection under
law, but Leicestershire County Council knows that English Heritage is working very hard to improve safeguards
and public appreciation of their significance. Jon Humble the English Heritage Inspector of Ancient
Monuments is also here today to answer questions.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is in the ideal place to act as
the gateway to the Battlefield; the exhibition will be updated from Easter to reflect the new finds
and their significance, and a trail for visitors is under development.
Leicestershire County Council would like to thank everyone who has been
involved (volunteers, field workers, universities, etc). We are all immensely proud of what has
been achieved.
Statement by
Glenn Foard (Oct 2009) |
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