Greenhill, Evesham

Greenhill is a hill just north of Evesham, Worcestershire and was part of the site of the Battle of Evesham.

In the battle, Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed on 4 August 1265.

King Henry's son, Prince Edward, later Edward I used it as his base in the battle from where he launched his attack on Simon de Montfort's forces which were gathered around Evesham Abbey.

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