Battle Cross, Battle of Boroughbridge, Andrew Harcla, and Thomas of Lancaster blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Battle Cross. This cross, which stood in the Market Place of Boroughbridge until 1852, stands monument to commemorate the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322, when Thomas Earl of Lancaster, who was in collusion with the Scots, was defeated by Sir Andrew Harcla, Edward II's General.

The Battle Cross commemorates the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322 where General Andrew Harcla defeated Earl Thomas of Lancaster, a significant opponent to King Edward II, effectively quelling a rebellion against the crown.