Shepton Mallet, June 30. 1685
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain
Today there is a Battle between Monmouth’s Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.
Monmouth and his Army reach Philips Norton after a long march in heavy rain.
This day we crossed the Avon by the repaired Bridge at Keynsham and fought of the enemy Horse
This day we reach Pensford but have word the enemy has damaged the Keynsham Bridge
This day we have progressed to Shepton Mallet but the heavy rain is slowing our advance.
There is a skirmish between our Horse and those of the enemy at Langport whilst the clubmen look to join with us.
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.