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Tudor

Skirmish at Bramham Moor Approach 1487

1487
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Yorkist skirmish near Tadcaster 1487
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
Forces
c. 1,000–2,000 Henry VII vanguard; pre-Stoke skirmish.
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Forces
c. 1,000–2,000 Simnel forces
Outcome
Minor engagement between Yorkist vanguard and royal scouts as the rebel army moves south toward Newark
The Battle

History & Significance

This encounter foreshadowed the decisive confrontation at Stoke Field and confirmed to Henry VII the axis of the rebel advance.

Casualties & Losses

Small number of casualties on both sides

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Bramham Moor Approach 1487

Roman road near Hazelwood Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Deserted medieval village of Potterton
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Dalton Parlours Roman villa and Iron Age settlement
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Length of linear earthwork known as The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, 560m east of Potterton Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Length of linear earthworks known as Becca Banks and The Ridge, part of the Aberford Dyke system, between Aberford and a quarry 590m north of Ass Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
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