The Battle of the Beanfield took place over several hours on 1 June 1985, when Wiltshire Police prevented The Peace Convoy, a convoy of several hundred New Age travellers, from setting up the 1985 Stonehenge Free Festival in Wiltshire, England. The police were enforcing a High Court injunction obtained by the authorities prohibiting the 1985 festival from taking place. Around 1,300 police officers took part in the operation against approximately 600 travellers.
Police and Travellers at the Battle of the Beanfield.
Convoy vehicles preparing to leave Long Marston airfield, 31 May 1985, en route to the Stonehenge Free Festival.
Wiltshire Police, formerly known as Wiltshire Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Wiltshire in South West England.
Area car in Swindon
Wiltshire Police carrier
Wiltshire Police helicopter flying over Swindon
Wiltshire Police Headquarters, Devizes