Rout of Ludford Bridge 1459
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1459 | 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 |
| Coordinates | 52.3638, -2.7189 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Rout of Ludford Bridge was a largely bloodless confrontation fought in the early years of the Wars of the Roses. It took place on 12 October 1459, and resulted in a setback for the Yorkists. Although this seemed to be a triumph for the rival Lancastrians at the time, they had thrown away their advantage within six months.
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