Maidstone in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Battle of Maidstone

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2025

1. The Battle of Maidstone Marker

Inscription. This stone marks the last stand of the royalist defenders of Maidstone on the storm lashed night of the 1st June 1648. It serves as a memorial to all those who lost their lives on that long and blood-soaked day.

The Battle of Maidstone
1st June 1648
The Great Rebellion
Second English Civil War 1648-1652

Thus richer than untempted kings are we
That, asking nothing, nothing need:
Though lords of all what seas embrace, yet he
That wants himself is poor indeed.

An extract from "The Grasshopper"
By Kentish Cavalier poet Richard Lovelace (1618-1658)
Who tore up the petition in favour of Parliament at Maidstone in 1641.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1648.

Location. 51° 16.573′ N, 0° 31.267′ E. Memorial is in Maidstone, England, in Kent. It is at the intersection of St Faith’s Street and Station Road, on the left when traveling east on St Faith’s Street. The marker is in the southernmost bit of Benchley Gardens. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Maidstone, England ME14 1QG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Brenchley Gardens (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Earl Street

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(about 180 meters away); 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (about 210 meters away); Sessions Square & Maidstone Prison (about 240 meters away); The Muggleton Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Star Hotel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Captain Louis Edward Nolan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Welcome to Trinity Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidstone.

Also see . . . Battle of Maidstone (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Battle of Maidstone (1 June 1648) was fought in the Second English Civil War and was a victory for the attacking Parliamentarian troops over the defending Royalist forces.

(Submitted on July 28, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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