Basic Details Surname Granville Forenames Bevil Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Sir, Grenville War English Civil Wars (1642-1651) Served or died Died Notes He was the Royalist Colonel Sir Bevil Grenville (also spelt `Granville' on the monument) who was fatally wounded at the head of his Cornish pikemen establishing a breach-head on the brow of the hill at a decisive point in the battle. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Colonel Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Lansdown Hill, Somerset Year of death 1643 Month of death July Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Mortally Wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds