Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Battle of Towton
In or near Towton.
Battle of Towton is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Fenton · 3.8 km
About
Battle of Towton is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.8419°, -1.2790°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The Battle of Towton is a historic battlefield located in Yorkshire, within the parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell. This site is notable for being the largest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, marking a significant conflict in English history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8419, -1.2790
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Saxton with Scarthingwell
- Postcode
- LS24 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Church Fenton — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w889229824 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Dacre's Cross
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Towton
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Saxton
Villages · 1.8 km
Saxton, North Yorkshire
Castles · 1.9 km
Saxton
Castles · 2.0 km
Saxton Castle
Literary houses · 2.0 km
St Mary's Chapel, Lead
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Leper Pot
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Grimston Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Hazlewood Castle
Castles · 2.9 km
Lotherton Hall
Historic houses · 3.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Towton?
- Battle of Towton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS24 9QQ), in the parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell.
- What is Battle of Towton?
- Battle of Towton is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Towton?
- The nearest railway station is Church Fenton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS24 9QQ.
- How do I get to Battle of Towton?
- The nearest railway station is Church Fenton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS24 9QQ.