BattlefieldsSkirmish at Penrith
Medieval

Skirmish at Penrith

1461
Cumberland, England
Also known as: Penrith 1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian fugitives c.300-500. Minor action on Scottish road during northerner retreat.
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkists c.800-1,200
Outcome
Penrith cleared as Lancastrian fugitives fled to Scotland
The Battle

History & Significance

Penrith on the main road to Scotland was the scene of minor actions as Lancastrian fugitives from Towton fled northward pursued by Yorkist cavalry.

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