BattlefieldsBattle of Empingham
Medieval

Battle of Empingham

1470
Rutland, England
Also known as: Battle of Lose-cote Field
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Rutland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebels (Warwick supporters)
Forces
Warwick rebels c. 3,000–4,000
VS
Victor
Royalists (Edward IV)
Forces
Yorkists c. 5,000
Outcome
Decisive Yorkist victory; rebels routed; called Lose-coat Field
The Battle

History & Significance

Rebels supporting Warwick were so thoroughly routed that they threw off their coats to run faster — giving the battle its nickname "Lose-coat Field." The captured documents implicated Warwick and Clarence in the rebellion, forcing Warwick to flee to France where he switched sides and allied with Margaret of Anjou.

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