BattlefieldsYorkshire Resistance to Edward IV Return 1471
Medieval

Yorkshire Resistance to Edward IV Return 1471

1471
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Readeption forces in Yorkshire
Forces
Edward with 1500 growing to approximately 3000
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Local Yorkshire Readeption forces passive
Outcome
Yorkshire failed to unite against Edward; march southward unopposed after York admitted him; Readeption in Yorkshire collapsed
The Battle

History & Significance

When Edward IV landed at Ravenspur and marched through Yorkshire in March 1471 he faced potential resistance from local Readeption supporters. However key figures either remained passive or were outmanoeuvred. The city of York initially threatened resistance before admitting Edward on his claim to the duchy.

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