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The north slope of Babylon Hill, on the A30 The north slope of Babylon Hill, on the A30 (geograph 4830745).jpg
The north slope of Babylon Hill, on the A30

Babylon Hill (grid reference ST583162 ) in Dorset is a 2.2 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest designated in 1977. [1]

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It was also the site of a minor skirmish, the Battle of Babylon Hill, during the English Civil War, which resulted in the Earl of Bedford's Roundheads forcing back Sir Ralph Hopton's Cavaliers to Sherborne. [2]

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The Battle of Babylon Hill was a skirmish that took place between Royalist and Parliamentarian forces near Yeovil, in South West England, on 7 September 1642, during the early stages of the First English Civil War. The engagement occurred after a failed Parliamentarian siege of nearby Royalist-held Sherborne. After the Parliamentarians retreated to Yeovil, a force of around 350 Royalists was sent to reconnoitre their movements. Under the command of Sir Ralph Hopton, the Royalist detachment established itself on Babylon Hill, on the outskirts of Yeovil.

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References

  1. ↑ English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 29 August 2006)
  2. ↑ Bush, Robin. Somerset: The Complete Guide. pp. 243–246.

Coordinates: 50°56′37″N2°35′42″W / 50.943721°N 2.594914°W / 50.943721; -2.594914

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