BattlefieldsRising at Salisbury
Medieval

Rising at Salisbury

1483
Wiltshire, England
Also known as: Salisbury rebellion 1483 · Wiltshire rising 1483
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wiltshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Tudor supporters
Forces
Tudor supporters c. 200–400.
VS
Victor
Richard III
Forces
Richard III's forces c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Rising failed; key leaders captured and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Salisbury rising was one of several coordinated rebellions in October 1483 that collectively failed due to floods stopping Buckingham from crossing the Severn.

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