The Battle of Braddock Down was fought here in 1643. The site is one of four registered battlefields in Cornwall, of 47 in England. The registered area covers 0.51 km².
The closest station is Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station), 6.4 km to the east. Nearby registered battlefields include Battle of Lostwithiel 21 August and Battle of Lostwithiel.
More at the National Heritage List entry