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The 1643 Siege of Crowland Abbey

September 17, 2022 - September 18, 2022

 

Presenting a full weekend of spectacular Civil War re-enactments & Liveing History based on the events of 1643 at Crowland Abbey, by member os the Sealed Knot.

SATURDAY 17th Sept ACTIVITIES 

  • 11.15am start at Trinity Bridge marching around Crowland Abbey
  • Living History Camps, Displays and Skirmishing throughout the day.
  • 7.15pm TORCH-LIT PARADE – Cromwell marches into Crowland with cavalry, artillery, musketeers and pikemen.
  • 7.40pm an exciting NIGHT BATTLE with fireworks. (Please take extra safety measures with any pets with you).  

SUNDAY 18th Sept ACTIVITIES 

  • 11.00am start with Holy Communion in Crowland Abbey with costumed re-enactors.
  • 12.15pm, events start at Trinity Bridge and moves to Crowland Abbey for Living History Camps, Displays and Skirmishes.
  • 4.30pm The event closes.

ADMISSION COST: 

£5 for the weekend (under 16s free). Wristbands available in the Abbey.

More details can be found at www.CrowlandAbbey.or.uk

 

Details

Start:
September 17, 2022
End:
September 18, 2022

Venue

Crowland Abbey
46 East Street
Crowland, Peterborough, PE6 0EN United Kingdom
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