Battle of Ferrybridge 1461
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1461 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Wars of the Roses | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | House of Lancaster, House of York | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.7125, -1.2736 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ferrybridge, 28 March 1461, was a preliminary engagement between the houses of York and Lancaster before the larger battle of Towton, during the period now known as the Wars of the Roses.
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