BattlefieldsSkirmish at Gainsborough
Medieval

Skirmish at Gainsborough

1470
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Gainsborough 1470 · Lincolnshire rising 1470
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
rebels
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Outcome
Gainsborough area rebels dispersed by royal advance
The Battle

History & Significance

The Lincolnshire rising of 1470 began around Gainsborough and Horncastle before Edward IV moved with unusual speed to crush it at Empingham.

Forces Involved

Yorkists c. 2,000; rebels c. 1,500–2,000

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