Memorial Type:

Battlefield Monument

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Non-Contemporary (1500-1899) 1799

Inscription:

This pedestal is erected to perpetuate the Memory of an obstinate, bloody and decisive battle fought near this Spot in the civil Wars between the ambitious Houses of York and Lancaster, on the 2nd Day of February 1461 between the Forces of Edward Mortimer, Earl of March, (afterwards Edward the Fourth) on the Side of York and those of Henry the Sixth, on the Side of Lancaster.
The King's Troops were commanded by Jasper Earl of Pembroke. Edward commanded in his own Person and was victorious. The Slaughter was great on both Sides Four Thousand being left dead in the Field and many Welsh Persons of the first distinction were taken Prisoner among whom was Owen Tudor (Great-Grandfather to Henry the Eighth, and a Descendant of the illustrious Cadwallader) who was afterwards beheaded at Hereford. This was the decisive Battle which fixed Edward the Fourth on the throne of England who was proclaimed King in London on the Fifth of March following.

Allegiance:

Not applicable

Condition Description:

Painted lettering is legible

Memorial Notes:

Sandstone monument with painted lettering.