BattlefieldsRising at Brecon
Medieval

Rising at Brecon

1483
Breconshire, Wales
Also known as: Buckingham rebellion 1483 · Brecon rising 1483
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Breconshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Buckingham
Forces
Buckingham's rebels c. 500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Richard III
Forces
Richard III's forces c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Buckingham unable to cross flooded Severn; army dispersed; Buckingham captured and beheaded
The Battle

History & Significance

Buckingham raised his standard at Brecon but the Wye and Severn flooded, his Welsh troops deserted, and he was betrayed, captured, and executed at Salisbury.

Casualties & Losses

Buckingham captured and beheaded at Salisbury, 2 November 1483

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