Greenhill, Evesham Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Greenhill
Coordinates:52.103°N -1.944°W
Shire District:Wychavon
Shire County:Worcestershire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Mid Worcestershire
Post Town:EVESHAM
Postcode District:WR11
Postcode Area:WR
Dial Code:01386
Os Grid Reference:SP0383545010
Static Image Name:File:Orchards on Greenhill - geograph.org.uk - 408510.jpg
Static Image Caption:Orchards on Greenhill

Greenhill is a hill just north of Evesham, Worcestershire and was part of the site of the Battle of Evesham. In the battle, Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed on 4 August 1265. King Henry's son, Prince Edward, later Edward I used it as his base in the battle from where he launched his attack on Simon de Montfort's forces which were gathered around Evesham Abbey.

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