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Tudor

Skirmish at Newark

1487
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Newark 1487 · Simnel advance 1487
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist-Irish-German c.2,000–2,500
VS
Victor
Henry VII
Forces
Tudor forces c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Yorkist advance guard engaged royal scouts before Stoke
The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmishing near Newark preceded the Battle of Stoke Field as the Yorkist-Irish-German army under Lincoln attempted to reach the Midlands before Henry VII could concentrate his forces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Newark

Newark town wall (Lombard Street)
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
Newark Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Civil War town defences within the Friary Garden
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Queen's Sconce
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
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