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Medieval

Skirmish at Bath

1471
Somerset, England
Also known as: Bath 1471 · Somerset retreat 1471
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
unknown
VS
Victor
unknown
Outcome
Somerset massed Lancastrian forces at Bath before moving to Tewkesbury
The Battle

History & Significance

Somerset gathered the Lancastrian army at Bath before beginning the westward march that ended in the disaster at Tewkesbury.

Forces Involved

Lancastrian force c. 600–1,000 men-at-arms and archers assembling at Bath under Somerset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Bath

The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Eastgate, Bath
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Bath City Walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Wansdyke: section 1230yds (1120m) eastwards from Burnt House Inn
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
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