| Where: | Starting at Boot and Shoe, Tockwith and ending at the Battle Memorial (between Long Marston and Tockwith) |
| When: | Sunday near July 2nd |
| Time: | From 2.30pm with Service at 3pm |
The Sealed Knot commemorate the end of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War with an annual muster and walk to the Battle Memorial, and a wreath laying ceremony in memory of the fallen on both sides of the conflict. The Battle of Marston Moor took place on July 2nd 1644 between the forces of Parliament under the Earl of Manchester and Lord Fairfax together with the army of the Scottish Covenanters, and the Royalists under Prince Rupert (and his dog Boye, who was executed at the scene) and the Marquess of Newcastle with his Whitecoats. The conflict followed the Siege of York, which drew forces on both sides to the area, and the victory of Parliament at Marston Moor meant that the King lost control of the North of England, with far-reaching consequences. The Sealed Knot mark the anniversary on a Sunday near the anniversary of the battle with a short service at the Monument.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 the event was on Sunday 30th June- 2025 date is yet to be confirmed.
The service at the monument lasts around half-an-hour. Parking is limited near the monument so arrive in plenty of time if you need to park close by.
Click here for the Sealed Knot website: http://www.thesealedknot.org.uk
and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thesealedknot/
Can you please let me know who the photographer was please, as I think the photos belong to me?
Hi Christopher, I took them all myself – we must’ve been standing near one another. I usually find that lurking near official-looking photographers is a good bet for getting a decent view so I expect you were the one I lurked near on the day! It was perfect weather for it- just checked my pics and it was 2nd July 2017.
Averil