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Conflicts around Tadcaster
Conflicts around Tadcaster
Battles and skirmishes around Tadcaster, or the part that Tadcaster played in the conflict.
Battle of the Winwæd (Whinmoor?) 655 AD
The Battle of the Winwæd was fought on 15 November 655 between King Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, probably at the Cock Beck near Whinmoor.
Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066
On 24th September, King Harold and his army spent the night in Tadcaster before going to battle at Stamford Bridge.
Battle of Bramham Moor 1408
Under construction
Battle of Towton 1461
This article focuses on the effect of the battle on the residents of Tadcaster and surrounding villages.
Battle of Tadcaster 1642
In December 1642, Tadcaster found itself at the boundary between Royalist and Parliamentarians.
Battle of Marston Moor 1644
Under construction
Battle of Sherburn in Elmet 1645
This is perhaps not one of the best known battles. It took place on 15th October 1645
Tadcaster in World War II
Tadcaster in World War II
Memorials
There are a number of memorials to various wars in and around Tadcaster.
General History
Tadcaster in the Iron Age
Roman Tadcaster
Tadcaster in the Dark Ages
The Bridge
Tadcaster Bridge collapse, December 2015
The Bridge to Healaugh Manor
Lords of the Manor
The First Photograph of Tadcaster
Tadcaster Prisoner of War Camp
Conflicts around Tadcaster