Battle of Mortimer's Cross at Croft Castle
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a living history weekend full of gunpowder, battles, archery and swordfights, bringing to life one of the most significant battles of the Wars of the Roses.
In 1461, Sir Richard Croft led his soldiers alongside Edward Mortimer, who later became Edward IV, to a Yorkist victory. They travelled from Croft Castle to the nearby battle site of Mortimer's Cross, which was then part of the Croft estate. See the Yorkist and Lancastrian camps in situ, depicting civili
Sat 9 Sep:1000-1700. Free Entry.
Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Sat 9 Sep 2017