BattlefieldsSkirmish at Dunwich
Medieval

Skirmish at Dunwich

1470
Suffolk, England
Also known as: Dunwich 1470 · East Anglian rising 1470
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
rebels
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Outcome
Minor East Anglian rising suppressed
The Battle

History & Significance

East Anglia saw minor risings in 1470 linked to Warwick plotting, which were suppressed by local Yorkist lords before any serious threat materialised.

Forces Involved

Yorkist locals c. 500–1,000; rebel forces c. 300–800

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