Cheriton - opposing forces take up their positions .....

On the right Lord Forth's royalist cavalry can see the opposing parliamentarian cavalry commanded by Haselrig who are deployed in front of Cheriton village.

In the centre Lord Hoption looks across the valley to see Waller in command of the main body of parliamentarian foot...

 On the left Sir William de Willoughby is tasked to protect the flank and clear the wood with help from Appleyards regiment of foot.

 The parliamentarian foot in the wood - ready for action.

 In command of the parliamentarian right behind the wood is Sir Warwick Hunt ....

both sides prepare for battle  - who will make the first move ?

to be continued