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Coordinates: 52°35′28″N 1°24′37″W. The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field ( / ˈbɒzwərθ / BOZ-wərth) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses, the civil war between the houses of Lancaster and York that extended across England in the latter half of the 15th century.
- 22 August 1485
The actual site of the Battle of Bosworth Field is located in rural Leicestershire. The easiest way to get there is by driving: take the M42 or A5 and exit onto the A444, heading for Bosworth Road or Fenn Lanes.
- Lily Johnson
One of the most important battles in English and Welsh history took place at Bosworth during the 15th century Wars of the Roses. Early in August 1485 the would-be Lancastrian king, Henry Tudor sailed across the English Channel from France to south Wales with a force of around 2,000 men.
View Map. Facilities. Other. Uncover the story - The excitement mounts as you travel the banner-lined pathway to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park.
Created Date: 20180327135244Z
May 24, 2024 · Battle of Bosworth Field, (August 22, 1485), battle in the English Wars of the Roses, fought 12 miles (19 km) west of Leicester and 3 miles (5 km) south of Market Bosworth, between the forces of the Yorkist king Richard III and the Lancastrian contender for the crown, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII).
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Jun 5, 1995 · Overview. The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 decided the outcome of the Wars of the Roses, a turning point in English history. With the death of Richard III, the last English monarch to die in battle (his body was famously found beneath a car park in Leicester), the reigning Plantagenet dynasty ended, supplanted by Henry Tudor, as Henry VII ...
