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Medieval

Siege of Beaumaris Castle

1460–1461
Anglesey, Wales
Also known as: Beaumaris 1460-1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Anglesey, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
c. 400–600 Lancastrian garrison (castle siege)
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Yorkists
Outcome
Lancastrian garrison eventually surrendered after Yorkist success elsewhere
The Battle

History & Significance

Beaumaris held out for the Lancastrian cause in Anglesey until the broader Yorkist triumph made continued resistance untenable.

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Protected heritage nearby

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