Battle of Tewkesbury (1471)

Fought on 4 May 1471 during the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Tewkesbury resulted in a crushing victory for King Edward IV's Yorkist army over the Lancastrian forces under the Duke of Somerset.

Green meadow with tall grasses and trees in peaceful morning light
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The Battle of Tewkesbury took place in Gloucestershire south of Tewkesbury Abbey (NGR: SO8922831518). The Lancastrian defeat led to the death of Prince Edward of Lancaster and secured the throne for Edward IV. Formally designated as a Registered Historic Battlefield on the National Heritage List for England (List Entry 1000039).

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Discover the historic terrain of Gastons, Bloody Meadow, and Tewkesbury Abbey, where prominent Lancastrian casualties remain interred.

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