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Medieval

Sodbury Hill Manoeuvre

1471
Gloucestershire, England
Also known as: Battle of Sodbury Hill 1471 · Chipping Sodbury 1471
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Gloucestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Somerset
Forces
Somerset c. 3,000–5,000
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Edward IV c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
Somerset retreated toward Tewkesbury rather than accept battle on unfavourable ground
The Battle

History & Significance

The confrontation at Sodbury Hill was a strategic manoeuvre rather than a battle; Somerset refused action and fell back, setting the stage for the decisive engagement at Tewkesbury.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Sodbury Hill Manoeuvre

Roman villa remains 290m south east of Springfield Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Large multivallate hillfort 230m south of Cross Hands Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
Wickwar Roman small town 680m WNW of Hall End Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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