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Medieval

Action at Empingham Fords

1470
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Empingham fords 1470
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
rebels
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Outcome
Rebels attempted to hold river crossings before Lose-coat Field
The Battle

History & Significance

Lincolnshire rebels attempted to defend the Welland crossings before the Battle of Lose-coat Field but were driven back by Edward IV forces.

Forces Involved

Edward IV c. 2,000–3,000; rebels c. 1,500–2,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Action at Empingham Fords

Air photography site NE of village and site of Roman town
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Ermine Street, section S of Quarry Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Church Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Moated site with fishponds and enclosures at Empingham
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Dovecote 170m north east of the junction between Main Street and Exton Road
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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