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Battle of Northampton

⚔️ Wars of the Roses📅 1460📍 Northamptonshire, England

Rain ruined the Lancastrian guns and Lord Grey changed sides mid-battle. Henry VI was taken in his own tent.

On Historic England's Register of Historic Battlefields — a designated area of land, not a ticketed attraction. Much of it is working farmland or open country; check access and keep to public rights of way.

⚔️ Open in Manorhop

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