BattlefieldsBattle of Blore Heath (1459) — supplementary
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Battle of Blore Heath (1459) — supplementary

1459
Staffordshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Staffordshire, England
Status
Registered · EHB11
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians (Audley)
Forces
Lancastrians: c.3,500–5,000. Wars of Roses pitched battle.
VS
Victor
Yorkists (Salisbury)
Forces
Yorkists: c.3,000–4,500
Outcome
Yorkist victory; Audley killed; Salisbury reached Ludlow rendezvous
The Battle

History & Significance

See primary Blore Heath entry. This entry serves as an additional record for the engagement's significance in the opening phase of the Wars of the Roses campaigning season of 1459.

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: EHB11.

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