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So I was reading an old article earlier about Anglo-Saxon legends and it mentioned that a battle took place at Bunbury hillfort (within the Alton Towers site) between King Ceolred of Mercia and King Ina of Wessex in 716 AD, the battle was a draw and so many people were killed that the battle site became known as Slain Hollow.
What a story and I'm surprised I hadn't heard of it and Alton Towers haven't used it as inspiration for an attraction like they usually do with their history.
Does anyone know anything about the battle?
What could Alton Towers do to incorporate this into the park?
Article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-13105212
So I was reading an old article earlier about Anglo-Saxon legends and it mentioned that a battle took place at Bunbury hillfort (within the Alton Towers site) between King Ceolred of Mercia and King Ina of Wessex in 716 AD, the battle was a draw and so many people were killed that the battle site became known as Slain Hollow.
What a story and I'm surprised I hadn't heard of it and Alton Towers haven't used it as inspiration for an attraction like they usually do with their history.
Does anyone know anything about the battle?
What could Alton Towers do to incorporate this into the park?
Article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-13105212