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Siege of Sandal Castle

1460
West Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Sandal 1460 · Yorkist siege of Sandal
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
West Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkists
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Yorkists (winter siege)
VS
Victor
Lancastrians
Forces
c. 5,000–8,000 Lancastrians
Outcome
Richard Duke of York sortied and was killed at the Battle of Wakefield nearby
The Battle

History & Significance

The siege of Sandal Castle provoked Richard Duke of York into his fatal sortie on 30 December 1460, leading directly to the Battle of Wakefield and his death.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle: motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Facade of Bridge Chapel in grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Wakefield Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Lowe Hill motte and bailey castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
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