Mucklestone

Mucklestone is a small village in Staffordshire, England.

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Village - Staffordshire - England

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Notable for its associations with the Battle of Blore Heath.

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According to legend, Queen Margaret of Anjou is said to have watched the defeat of her forces from the church tower, before fleeing on horse-back. It is said that Margaret employed the local blacksmith, William Skelhorn, to reverse the shoes on her horse to disguise her getaway.

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Margaret of Anjou - William Skelhorn

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An anvil said to have belonged to Skelhorn stands in the churchyard to commemorate the event.

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The church contains a stained glass window, designed by Charles Kempe in the 19th century commemorating the Battle of Blore Heath.

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Stained glass window - Charles Kempe - 19th century

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