Battle of Adwalton Moor, Drighlington - Bradford / Kirklees / Leeds
The 1643 battle during the English Civil War on moorland outside Bradford in which some 14,000 men fought, gave control of the north of England to the Royalists. The battlefield faces various development pressures. Historic England is advising Local Planning Authorities on managing these issues through their respective Local Plans.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Battle Of Adwalton Moor 1643
- Heritage Category:
- Registered Battlefield
- List Entry Number:
- 1000000
- Local Planning Authority:
- Bradford
- Site Type:
- Battlefield
Location
- County:
- West Yorkshire
- District / Borough:
- Bradford / Kirklees / Leeds
- Parish:
- Drighlington
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Morley and Outwood
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Battlefield
- Condition:
- Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems
- Vulnerability:
- High
- Trend:
- Stable
- Priority:
- D - Action/strategy agreed but not yet implemented (where trend is stable or improving)
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Registered Battlefield, LB grade II
Contact Details
Keith Emerick 01904 601988
