Project Gutenberg 2020-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 177 Fletcher, W. G. D. (William George Dimock) 1851 1935 Fletcher, William George Dimock Dimock Fletcher, W. G. (William George) Fletcher, W. G. Dimock Battlefield Church, Salop: an historical and descriptive sketch Together with some account of the battle of Shrewsbury, and foundation of the college or chantry Transcribed from the 1889 Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal Offices edition by David Price "Battlefield Church, Salop: an historical and descriptive sketch" by Fletcher is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the rich history surrounding Battlefield Church and its foundational significance stemming from the Battle of Shrewsbury. It provides readers with an overview of both the church's architectural details and the historical context of the events that led to its establishment. The text delves into the origins of Battlefield Church, tracing its foundation back to the victory of King Henry IV at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. The author details the battle itself, highlighting key figures and events, including the defeat of Henry Percy, known as "Hotspur." The narrative goes on to discuss the church's construction, the establishment of the chantry and its patrons, and the subsequent changes it underwent through the centuries, including restorations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Throughout, Fletcher presents a blend of historical and descriptive elements that reflect the church's importance both as a religious institution and a monument of local history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en St. Mary Magdalene (Church : Battlefield, England) -- History Shrewsbury, Battle of, Shrewsbury, England, 1403 Salop (England) -- Antiquities Salop (England) -- History DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Religious Category: Architecture 83297 2025-09-24T13:33:00.994450 text/html 59347 2024-10-18T03:35:38 text/html 1254409 2025-09-24T13:33:03.761460 application/epub+zip 1249334 2025-09-24T13:33:01.569437 application/epub+zip 58906 2025-09-24T13:33:01.256411 application/epub+zip 1289556 2025-09-24T13:33:05.502918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1272198 2025-09-24T13:33:03.208401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87285 2022-09-28T04:30:33.009081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 68527 2025-09-24T13:33:00.782439 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48565 2024-10-18T03:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17524 2025-09-24T13:33:05.630925 application/rdf+xml 15130 2025-09-24T13:33:01.312430 image/jpeg 3136 2025-09-24T13:33:01.285406 image/jpeg 1250880 2025-09-24T13:33:01.034482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog