What is recorded here
Battle of Reading (1688) is a major battle site with a checked map point.
William of Orange's forces defeated the Jacobite defenders of King James II; the battle took place on December 2–3, 1688, and facilitated William's advance on London, leading to James II's overthrow and the Glorious Revolution.
A battle-site point does not grant access to the land. Check current paths and ownership before entering.
- Date
- 1688-12-09
Places near here
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Church House, ReadingListed building · 95 yd
Group of four churchyard tombs to the east of the Church of St MaryListed building · 153 yd
Battle of Reading (871)Major battlefield · 187 yd
Jubilee FountainMonument · 192 yd
Statue of Queen VictoriaMonument or public art · 247 yd
Edward VII Statue, ReadingMonument or public art · 253 yd
Queen VictoriaMonument · 258 yd
Ready by Abbey’s Market Place (Explore the Abbey Quarter)Visitor information · 289 yd
Reading Station SouthVisitor information · 338 yd.jpg?width=1280)
War MemorialMemorial · 410 yd
Fred PottsMemorial · 471 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2780696.jpg?width=1280)
Telephone ExchangeListed building · 189 ydOther information
Photo: John Speed · Public domain