Wrecks and historic events in Wakefield
The Discover Alone map has 7 wrecks and historic events in Wakefield, England. Below are the 6 with the most written about them, pictures first. Every one has its own page with directions and places nearby.
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Battle of FerrybridgeMajor battlefieldThe Battle of Ferrybridge, 28 March 1461, was a preliminary engagement between the houses of York and Lancaster before…
Sunken boat at Fairies Hill MooringsShipwreckSunken boat at Fairies Hill Moorings is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the…
Wreck of "Thomas" on The River AireShipwreckWreck of "Thomas" on The River Aire is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's…
Battle of WakefieldMajor battlefieldMajor engagement of the Wars of the Roses; Lancastrian victory against the House of York
Capture of Wakefieldbattle- Monument to Battle of Wakefield to East of Manygates SchoolListed buildingThe National Heritage List for England records Monument to Battle of Wakefield to East of Manygates School as a listed…