Monument record 0215503000 - Civil War memorial, St Mary's Church, Hardwick

Summary

Plaque commemorating the English Civil War (1642-1651) at foot of the tower of St Mary's Church

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Type and Period (2)

  • COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Constructed 1818?, Civil War to 19th Century - 1642 AD to 1899 AD)
  • PLAQUE (Constructed 1818?, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

The tomb was erected by Lord Nugent following the discovery in 1818, of the burial site of 60 soldiers in the field adjoining Holman's Bridge. It was the scene of an engagement in 1642 of Charles I's troops commanded by Prince Rupert and the Parliamentary Troops who held Aylesbury. Condition unknown.
References: Lucas John, The Book on Curiosities in Buckinghamshire (B12).

Sources (1)

  • <12>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. 12879 (number subsequently re-used for WWI Roll of Honour).

Location

Grid reference SP 80647 18973 (point)
Civil Parish HARDWICK, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jan 11 2026 5:41PM

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