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Medieval

Skirmish at Ruthin

1461
Denbighshire, Wales
Also known as: Ruthin 1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Denbighshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian supporters c.300–600.
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist forces c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Yorkist forces swept Ruthin area of Lancastrian resistance
The Battle

History & Significance

The reduction of Lancastrian support in the Vale of Clwyd around Ruthin was part of the broader Yorkist pacification of North Wales in 1461.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Ruthin

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~0 miles
Maen Huail Historic Stone
Scheduled monument · Unknown · ~0.1 miles
Ruthin Castle
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.2 miles
Castle Farm Round Barrow
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~0.2 miles
Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.1 miles
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