BattlefieldsSkirmish at Wakefield
Medieval

Skirmish at Wakefield

1471
West Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Wakefield skirmish 1471
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrians c. 800–1,500
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Edward IV c. 2,000–3,000
Outcome
Minor engagement as Edward secured Yorkshire on his return march
The Battle

History & Significance

As Edward IV marched south from Ravenspur in 1471, his forces had minor encounters with Lancastrian supporters near Wakefield before the army concentrated.

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