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Medieval

Skirmish at Doncaster

1461
South Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Doncaster 1461 · Yorkshire pacification 1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
South Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian fugitives c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist cavalry c.1,000–2,000
Outcome
Lancastrian remnants after Towton dispersed by Yorkist pursuit forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Yorkist cavalry pursued Lancastrian fugitives from Towton through Doncaster, with scattered engagements as the defeated army tried to reach Scotland.

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