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Battle of Lincoln 1470

1470
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Losecote Field 1470 · Battle of Empingham 1470
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lincolnshire rebels
Forces
Lancastrians c. 3,000–4,000
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Edward IV c. 5,000
Outcome
Rebels routed; leaders executed; Warwick and Clarence fled to France
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward IVs crushing of the Lincolnshire rising at Losecote Field in 1470 exposed Warwicks conspiracy and forced the Kingmaker into exile.

Casualties & Losses

Rebel force scattered; several leaders executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Lincoln 1470

Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Air photography site NE of village and site of Roman town
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Ermine Street, section S of Quarry Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Castle Dyke moated site
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Area of medieval town by Barnhill House
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
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