What is recorded here
Major engagement of the Wars of the Roses; Lancastrian victory against the House of York
Fought on December 30, 1460, the Battle of Wakefield saw Lancastrian forces under Lord Clifford defeat a Yorkist army led by Richard, Duke of York, who was killed in the battle. The victory was significant as it temporarily halted Yorkist advances and reinforced Henry VI's position, but ultimately the Yorkists regrouped and continued their campaign for the throne.
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- Date
- 1460-12-30
Places near here
West Yorkshire History CentreMuseum · 79 yd
The Wakefield ArmsListed building · 222 yd
Entrance Block to Kirkgate StationListed building · 273 yd
Wakefield Bridge and Chantry ChapelMemorial · 460 yd
Sculpture in a boatyard on the River Calder, WakefieldPublic sculpture · 468 yd
Capture of Wakefieldbattle · 491 yd
Old milestoneMonument or public art · 636 yd
Cave BarCave or cavern · 715 yd
Wakefield CenotaphMemorial · 921 yd
Working Mens MonumentMonument or public art · 950 yd
Lowe Hill motte and bailey castleScheduled monument · 1366 yd
Southern Washlands Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.3 miOther information
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