Battle of Boroughbridge

Local nameBattle of Boroughbridge
LocationHarrogate, UK

The Battle of Boroughbridge was fought on 16 March 1322 in England between a group of rebellious barons and King Edward II, near Boroughbridge, north-west of York. The culmination of a long period of antagonism between the King and Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, his most powerful subject, it resulted in Lancaster's defeat and execution. This allowed Edward to re-establish royal authority, and hold on to power for almost five more years.

Not in itself a part of the Wars of Scottish Independence, the battle is significant for its employment of tactics learned in the Scottish wars in a domestic, English conflict. Both the extensive use of foot soldiers rather than cavalry, and the heavy impact caused by the longbow, represented significant steps in military developments.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Boroughbridge

Address B6265, Boroughbridge YO51 9LA, United Kingdom

Coordinates 54°5'49.554" N -1°23'42.498" E

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