The Battle of Muster Green (also known as the Battle of Haywards Heath) was a minor battle (but of major significance) that took place during the first week of December 1642 on Muster Green in Haywards Heath during the first year of the First English Civil War of 1642 to 1646 between a Royalist army under Edward Ford, High Sheriff of Sussex, and a smaller (but more disciplined) Parliamentarian army under Herbert Morley.
Owing to the fact that neither side possessed field guns, very fierce and bloody hand-to-hand combat ensued. The fighting lasted for roughly an hour and resulted in about 200 Royalists killed or wounded, while the figure for the Parliamentarian casualties is unknown. The Parliamentarians emerged victorious, sparing Lewes from a Royalist assault, and routed the Royalist army. The battle site of the Battle of Muster Green was the furthest a Royalist army advanced through Sussex during the First English Civil War.
Today, Muster Green is completely enveloped by urban sprawl, however, its shape has not changed as historically it was a green space between two diverging roads (the B2272 in the south and Muster Green North in the north). Muster Green nowadays is a well maintained village green and has been awarded the Green Flag Award numerous times for being "one of the very best in the world". Haywards Heath war memorial is also located on the westernmost point of the green. An informative and commemorative plaque on a lectern is situated on the eastern-most point of the green describing the Battle of Muster Green. This was installed by the local council at the recommendation of historian Philip Pavey in June 2015, although, the plaque commemorates the Battle of Muster Green as the Battle of Haywards Heath.
A = At the initial starting location, there are four commemorative benches. A is the number of white doves
BC = On any of the benches is the phone number of the manufacturer. B is the second digit and C is the fifth digit
No walk towards the second waypoints at the far end of the Green. Try to imagine roughly 1500 men here, fighting with their fists, pitchforks and hoes! You're looking for a large round stone beside the Battle noticeboard.
D = Make the top date 200D
EF = Make the bottom date 1EF3
And then, the coordinates are as follows: N50° FE.(E*B)(A+B+C)(F-A) W00° (F+B).(C+D)(E-B)(A+D)
Limited parking is available on the roadside for a short period of time, right next to the cache (though it can be busy). This is suitable to be found at night, as the area is well lit and residential/main road.