This weekend sees the re-enactment of the Battle of Cheriton.
It was during the Great Civil War, in March, 1644, that Royalists and Parliamentarians clashed outside the picturesque village.
The 6,000 Royalists, outnumbered to the tune of 4,000, lost the battle, which cost around 2,000 lives. The Parliamentarians subsequently gained control of southern England and would eventually win the war.
Two re-enactments will be staged, with one tomorrow (Saturday) and another on Sunday. There will also be an encampment near the battlefield where visitors can get a flavour of 17th century life.
Weaponry will be displayed and there will be demonstrations of weaving and cooking. Around 500 pupils from schools across Hampshire were given a sneak preview earlier this week.
The event is being organised by The Battle of Cheriton Project. Winchester and Hampshire councils, The Battlefield Trust and The Sealed Knot Society are also involved.
Organisers are asking visitors to avoid driving through Cheriton if possible. Parking is free and tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.
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