Telescope

Description

Telescope used by William Sparke during Battle of Sedgemoor 1685. From the top of Chedzoy church tower he used it to watch the Kingês army gathering at Westonzoyland. Sparke sent a farm worker to tell the Duke of Monmouth that the Royalist camp was poorly defended. As a result Monmouth decided
that a surprise attack by night could succeed.

Accession Loan No.

TTNCM : 147/2002

Collection Class

Civil War & Rebellion

Common Name

telescope

Simple Name

telescope

Period Classification

Post-Medieval (AD 1500-1800)

Production Date

1685

Material

glass, horn, parchment