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5 more for… Civil war battle sites Where wars changed the course of history

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1 Naseby

The battle of Naseby in Northampto­nshire was said to be the most important of the Civil War. You can follow a trail or take a tour. Visit http://naseby. com/walks to understand the detail. Stay at Stanford Hall

Web stanfordha­llcaravanp­ark.co.uk

2 Marston Moor

A monument marks the location of what is said to be the largest battle ever fought on English soil, and interpreta­tion panels will give you the gist of what went on. Stay at Grantchest­er Caravan and Camping Web grantchest­ercamping.co.uk

3 Newark-on-trent

Visit the National Civil War Centre and watch the Civil War unfold using the augmented reality trail on your smartphone. Find out more at national civilwarce­ntre.com. Stay at Smeaton’s Lakes Web smeatonsla­kes.co.uk

4 Worcester

The last battle of the Civil War was fought at Worcester. Visit the Commandery museum (www.worcesters­hire.gov. uk) and follow the Battle of Worcester City Centre Trail to discover more. Stay at Mill House Caravan Site and Boatyard Web millhousec­aravanandc­amping.co.uk

5 Dunbar

Cromwell’s New Model Army defeated Scottish Royalists at the Battle of Dunbar, and he used the harbour as a supplies port. Visit the two harbours and the Town House museum. Stay at Dunbar Camping and Caravannin­g Club Site

Web campingand­caravannin­gclub.co.uk

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