In 1648, the town underwent much hardship during the siege of Colchester during the English civil war, which lasted all through the hot summer. Upon surrender by the Royalist army, Lords Lucas and Lisle were executed by firing squad on or near this spot
Added:
7th Jan 2006 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Geography, History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
stuart weapon gun pike battle war civil cannon shot soldier fight colchester troop gunner cromwell roundhead parliament cavalier royalist siege surrender execute firing squad execution
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