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Originally Posted by Lordmagic

Ahhh! Now we're talking (but only briefly please). There was a skirmish at the top of syke (Norse name place), this occured around the area of the Hare and Hounds, they actually used the Hare and Hounds pub or Inn as it was, as a military hospital, musket balls and small finds have been found at the rear of this place. It was an ambush attack on Cromwells Army as they approached/marched on to Preston (Or so I believe) but I dont think they buried anyone there??? I've always wanted to take a look behind the scenes of this pub its a cracker, I think its just shut down lately, what a shame! Oh by the way the atting force was reputed to have been in position for some time, if so the local community would have had to feed them and care for their needs 'or else', its documented on ancient tax returns farmholds reporting losses on behalf of the crown as it was accountable and a loss.

Anyway, hope you like the original thread......... The Battle of Brunanburgh, its a favourite of mine and I want to keep the candle burning for as long as possible let us never forget our heritage! fag time

thanks for that, will let you get back to the original battle now!