Ambion Hill

Hill, Mountain in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

England

Ambion Hill

Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane The hedge, running to the east from where a public footpath enters the field. The road can be seen distantly, at the centre of the image. — Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Ambion Hill is a small hill located in Leicestershire, England. Situated near the village of Shenton, it is part of the historic Bosworth Battlefield site. The hill is known for its historical significance, as it is believed to have been the vantage point where King Richard III watched the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

At an elevation of around 150 meters, Ambion Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is covered in lush green grass and scattered with trees, creating a serene and picturesque landscape. The hill is accessible via a footpath, making it a popular spot for walkers and history enthusiasts alike.

The site is marked with an information board that provides details about the battle and the role of Ambion Hill. Additionally, there is a memorial stone commemorating the battle and the soldiers who lost their lives. The stone serves as a reminder of the historical significance and the impact that the Battle of Bosworth had on the course of English history.

Ambion Hill is also home to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, which offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the battle through interactive exhibits and displays. The center provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the battle, the key figures involved, and the aftermath. It also includes a visitor center with a cafe and gift shop.

Overall, Ambion Hill is a place of historical importance, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the events of the Battle of Bosworth and appreciate the natural beauty of the Leicestershire countryside.

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Ambion Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.598009/-1.4088331 or Grid Reference SK4000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane

The hedge, running to the east from where a public footpath enters the field. The road can be seen distantly, at the centre of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Walkers on field path

Heading north towards Market Bosworth.

Trevor Littlewood

Shenton Railway Station

Part of the Battlefield Line Railway, located nearby to the Bosworth Battlefield visitor centre.

Oliver Mills

Ashby Canal at Bradfields Bridge

Oliver Dixon

Ashby Canal

Looking south from Bradfields Bridge.

Oliver Dixon

Stables at Elms Farm, Shelton

Oliver Dixon

A trap for the unwary!

"Alligator's teeth" at the exit from the Shenton Station car park.

Oliver Dixon

Shenton Station

The southern terminus of the Battlefield Line, an heritage steam railway which runs 8 km from Shakerstone to Shenton Very quiet when the trains aren't running.

Oliver Dixon

End of the line

The Battlefield Line runs into the buffers just south of Shenton Station, but the trackbed continues as a broad path for another 800 metres to reach the Ashby Canal.

Oliver Dixon

Shenton Station

On the Battlefield Heritage Line

Kevin Waterhouse

Farmland with trees close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal

Farmland in a south-westerly direction. An image achieved only by leaning heavily into a spiky hedge bounding the canal's tow path and verifying the location by GPS receiver! Extraneous lower twigs and leaves cropped out!

Trevor Littlewood

Bend of canal at Shenton

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal with the narrowboat 'Badger' of the Ashby Boat Company about to make a sharp turn to the north-west.

Trevor Littlewood

Bradfield's Bridge

The south side of Bradfield's Bridge, No. 35, on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.

Trevor Littlewood

Ashby Canal, near Sutton Cheney

Sutton Wharf is vaguely visible before the bridge in the distance.

Oliver Mills

Ashby Canal

West of Sutton Wharf.

Oliver Dixon

Narrowboat on visitor mooring at Sutton Wharf

On the Ashby Canal.

Oliver Dixon

Meadow at Sutton Wharf

As described in the notice board installed by Sutton Cheney Farms: "Nectar flower mix. Planted within a Countryside Stewardship agreement. To provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects"

Oliver Dixon