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The battle of Torrington
Torrington English Civil War Trail Walking Guided Tour
Torrington English Civil War Trail Walking Guided Tour
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St Michael & all angels Church

Torrington English Civil War Trail Walking Guided Tour

By Devon History Tours
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Overview

Great Torrington has a long and varied history and is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday survey of Devon.

The Normans built a castle and fortifications to take advantage of the defensible position overlooking the valley but in the 12th centaury the town and castle were damaged in the brutal civil war known as the Anarchy.

Torrington was the only town in the region to support King Charles 1 and in February 1646 Sir Thomas Fairfax and his New model army did battle against Lord Hopton.

Discover the history of the Battle of Torrington known as the forgotten battle and walk in the footsteps of some 15000 soldiers who thought there.

Join our history walking tour as we explore the Civil war trail. Hear how the battle unfolded, the strange events, ghosts & Hauntings and the history of some of the iconic buildings of Torrington.

Activity location

  • The Black Horse Inn
    • The Black Horse Inn High Street
    • EX38 8HN, Great Torrington, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 111 Well St
    • 111 Well Street
    • EX38 7BN, Great Torrington, England, United Kingdom

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Black Horse Inn
  • 30m
This was the Headquarters of Lord Hopton, General of the King’s Army defending the town. Hopton would no doubt have picked the most opulent inn in which to lodge. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another
Castle Hill Gardens
  • 30m
The Prince of Wales’ Regiment of Foot was positioned here in the battle. They were the last troops of the King’s Army to leave the town making their escape down this steep bank to the River Torridge. In his account of the battle, This is also the site of the site of a Norman & mediaeval castle, Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another
St. Michael & All Angels Church
  • 30m
This church served as the Royalist powder magazine. During the battle 80 barrels of powder exploded killing 200 Royalist prisoners and their guards. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Black Horse Inn
    • The Black Horse Inn High Street
    • EX38 8HN, Great Torrington, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE111 Well St
    • 111 Well Street
    • EX38 7BN, Great Torrington, England, United Kingdom

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