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Skirmish at Stamford

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkists c.800-1,200. Pillaging raid inflaming Yorkist sentiment before Towton.
VS
Victor
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrians c.1,500-2,000
Outcome
Lancastrian advance from the north sacked Stamford before Towton
The Battle

History & Significance

The Lancastrian army advancing south pillaged Stamford before Towton, inflaming Yorkist sentiment and contributing to Edward IV securing London.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Stamford

Area of medieval town by Barnhill House
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Site of St Peter's Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Stamford Castle (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Norman arch at No 11 St Mary's Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Tower of city wall, West Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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