Historic regiment returns to Cogges Manor Farm for 50th year

The Marquess of Winchester's Regiment will be returning to the Cogges Manor Farm next month to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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The soldiers will be based around the farm, steeped in 1,000 years of history, on August 4 to talk to visitors and demonstrate their weapons from 11am to 3pm.

For more information, go to cogges.org.uk/Event/marquess-winchesters-regiment.

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Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment is considered a premier formation in English Civil War re-enactment.

In 1643, the King needed to raise funds and recruit soldiers for his army.

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An officer and soldiers from the regiment were sent to West Oxfordshire to ask wealthy landowners to support the King's cause.

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Admission is standard farm rates or free for season ticket holders.

Free parking is available at the Cogges Hill Road car park.