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:

Leeds South West and Morley / Bradford South

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