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Buckingham Rebellion — Brecon Muster 1483

1483
Powys, Wales
Also known as: Duke of Buckingham at Brecon 1483 · Stafford Rebellion Brecon
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Powys, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Duke of Buckingham
Forces
Welsh gentry uncertain
VS
Victor
Richard III
Forces
Buckingham retinue from Brecon estates
Outcome
Buckingham mustered forces at Brecon under Morton's influence; flooding of the Severn prevented march; army dispersed before engaging
The Battle

History & Significance

Buckingham was Richard III's greatest supporter turned enemy; his rebellion co-ordinated with Henry Tudor's planned invasion; its failure isolated Tudor

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Buckingham Rebellion — Brecon Muster 1483

Town Wall at Watton Mount
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.2 miles
Town Wall and Gatehouse at Captain's Walk
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.3 miles
Slwch Camp
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~0.4 miles
Brecon Bridge
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~0.4 miles
Brecon Castle
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.4 miles
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