Battle of Boroughbridge, Boroughbridge / Langthorpe / Milby - North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Thomas Earl of Lancaster's 1322 revolt against Edward II ended with defeat as his army attempted to retreat north and cross the River Ure. Much of the battlefield lies under modern Boroughbridge and there is further pressure for expansion north of the river.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Battle Of Boroughbridge 1322

Heritage Category:

Registered Battlefield

List Entry Number:

1000003

Local Planning Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Site Type:

Battlefield

Location

Unitary Authority:

North Yorkshire Council (UA)

Parish:

Boroughbridge / Langthorpe / Milby

Parliamentary Constituency:

Wetherby and Easingwold

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Battlefield

Condition:

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems

Vulnerability:

Medium

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, part in CA