Battle of Blore Heath (1459)

Battle of Blore Heath (House of York vs House of Lancaster) took place in 1459 during Wars of the Roses.

Battle facts

• Year: 1459
• Date: 23 September 1459
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Roses
• Side A: House of York
• Side B: House of Lancaster
• Commanders (A): Earl of Salisbury, Sir Thomas Neville, Sir John Neville
• Commanders (B): Baron Audley, Baron Dudley
• Casualties: approx. 3,000
• Outcome: Yorkist victory
• Coordinates: 52.914°, -2.425°

See Battle of Blore Heath on the interactive map →

Play today's daily battle challenge →

Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Blore Heath · Wikidata entry