BattlefieldsStamford Rising 1470 — Lancastrian Rebels and Loyalty Test
Medieval

Stamford Rising 1470 — Lancastrian Rebels and Loyalty Test

1470
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Stamford 1470 Lancastrian Risings · Robin of Redesdale Lincolnshire
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lincolnshire rebels
Forces
Lincolnshire rebel levies
VS
Victor
Edward IV forces
Forces
Edward IV with royal army
Outcome
Rebels dispersed before battle; Stamford area secured for Edward IV
The Battle

History & Significance

The Lincolnshire rising of 1470, fomented by Warwick and Clarence, spread through the county with rebel forces gathering near Stamford and on Ermine Street. Edward IV marched north with unusual speed, and many rebels dispersed before confronting the royal army. The subsequent battle at Empingham (Losecoat Field) ended the rising decisively. Stamford\'s area served as a concentration point for the rebels but its citizens were ultimately unable or unwilling to resist the royal advance.

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