BattlefieldsRichard III Muster at Nottingham 1485
Medieval

Richard III Muster at Nottingham 1485

1485
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Richard III at Nottingham 1485 · Royal muster Nottingham before Bosworth
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
N/A
VS
Victor
Richard III (muster only)
Outcome
Richard III received news of Tudor landing at Nottingham Castle and summoned his lords; Stanley delay caused anxiety; royal army marched to Leicester
The Battle

History & Significance

Nottingham was Richard III's chosen stronghold and he commanded the campaign from here; the Stanley inaction and delay was the first warning of treachery

Forces Involved

Richard III royal army assembling; loyal lords and Norfolk contingent responding

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