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Medieval

Skirmish at Bramham Moor

1461
West Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Bramham Moor 1461
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian fugitives c. 500–800; pursuit action post-Towton.
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist c. 1,000–1,500
Outcome
Lancastrian fugitives from Towton dispersed at Bramham Moor
The Battle

History & Significance

A pursuit action after Towton in which Lancastrian fugitives were run down on Bramham Moor, adding to the heavy casualties of the wider campaign.

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