Battle of Bramham Moor 1408
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1408 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Bramham Moor on 19 February 1408 was the final battle in the Percy Rebellion of 1402 – 1408, which pitted Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland, head of the rich and influential Percy family, against the usurper King of England, Henry IV. The Percys had previously supported Henry in his coup d'etat against his cousin King Richard II in 1399.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.8644, -1.3414
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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