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Battle of Axholme 1265

1265
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Isle of Axholme 1265
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Montfortian rebels
Forces
Montfortian force c.300–500.
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Forces
Royal force c.600–1000
Outcome
Last Montfortian force in the north capitulated
The Battle

History & Significance

The collapse of the Montfortian resistance at Axholme after Evesham extinguished the final baronial hope of continuing the war north of the Humber.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Axholme 1265

Axholme Carthusian Priory and post-Dissolution garden earthworks, Melwood Park
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street
Scheduled monument · ~4.3 miles
Kinaird motte and bailey castle
Scheduled monument · ~4.3 miles
Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
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