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Bosworth Field

Near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

Where Richard III, the last king to die in battle, lost his crown.

On 22 August 1485 Richard III faced Henry Tudor near Market Bosworth. When the Stanley family switched sides, Richard led a desperate charge and was killed.

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When
22 August 1485
Where
52.5847, -1.4120
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, with trails around the battlefield.

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