The Cromwell Monument is a striking statue located in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, honoring Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The monument, designed by architect Ewan Christian, stands 25 feet tall and features a bronze statue of Cromwell atop a granite pedestal. The statue depicts Cromwell in 17th-century attire, holding a sword and a Bible, symbolizing his military prowess and commitment to his faith. The pedestal is adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions, including a quote from Cromwell's speech to the Parliament of 1655. The monument offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and serves as a testament to Cromwell's significant impact on English history.
Another of the viewing points of the battle of Nasbey. This one is the Parliament forces.
Very poignant. Stood for half hour thinking about the battle looking across a rolling countryside. Good signage to the site, a little layby and informative interpretation boards. Peaceful and quiet.
Considering this is the site of the definitive battle of the English Civil War, it is sadly under stated, given other similar historic sites. But then that is the English way, we just quietly get on with it, so maybe it is fitting after all. There is a layby where you can park, then walk 100 yards to a memorial obalisk over looking the ploughed fields of the battle site. It is nice & quiet and a typical English country scene. There are some information boards quietly gathering moss & looking out over the vista.
Surprisingly moving thinking of the numbers who died in this great battle. Simple but poignant memorial.
Currently it is very modest memorial. Access road is narrow that is why drive carefully expecting oncoming traffoc. It was one of most omportant battles in England's history. It would be great if battle enactment could happen to celebrate battle anniverssry.
Historic monument related to the Battle of Naseby in the English Civil War 14th June 1645
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Another of the viewing points of the battle of Nasbey. This one is the Parliament forces.
Very poignant. Stood for half hour thinking about the battle looking across a rolling countryside. Good signage to the site, a little layby and informative interpretation boards. Peaceful and quiet.
Considering this is the site of the definitive battle of the English Civil War, it is sadly under stated, given other similar historic sites. But then that is the English way, we just quietly get on with it, so maybe it is fitting after all. There is a layby where you can park, then walk 100 yards to a memorial obalisk over looking the ploughed fields of the battle site. It is nice & quiet and a typical English country scene. There are some information boards quietly gathering moss & looking out over the vista.
Surprisingly moving thinking of the numbers who died in this great battle. Simple but poignant memorial.
Currently it is very modest memorial. Access road is narrow that is why drive carefully expecting oncoming traffoc. It was one of most omportant battles in England's history. It would be great if battle enactment could happen to celebrate battle anniverssry.
Historic monument related to the Battle of Naseby in the English Civil War 14th June 1645
